EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 stands out at Madrid es Ciencia with a harvest assistance robot as an example of agri-food innovation

The EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 showcased at the Madrid es Ciencia fair the potential of advanced technologies applied to the agri-food sector, with special emphasis on the grape harvest assistance robot developed by the CSIC , a solution that exemplifies how innovation can respond to specific needs of fieldwork.

The fair, organized by the madri+d Foundation for Knowledge and held from March 19 to 21 at La Nave (Madrid) , brought together thousands of visitors to explore scientific and technological outreach initiatives aimed at both the educational community and the general public. Within this framework, EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 participated, showcasing developments with real-world applications in various sectors, including the agri-food industry.

One of the most interesting developments was the robot presented by the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council), which has been incorporated into the EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 service portfolio. This system is designed to autonomously assist the worker during the harvest, transporting the grape basket and thus reducing the physical strain associated with this task. Its application improves work ergonomics while demonstrating how automation can contribute to making agricultural activity more efficient, safe, and sustainable.

Through several live demonstrations, attendees were able to see the robot in action and observe firsthand its ability to follow the user during movement. The presentation highlighted the value of robotics as a tool for modernizing the agri-food sector, especially in tasks where improving working conditions and optimizing processes are strategic.

The presence of this development at Madrid es Ciencia also made it possible to highlight the role of digital innovation ecosystems in the transfer of technology to key sectors such as agri-food, in which digitalization and automation are destined to play an increasingly relevant role.

Alongside this demonstration, at the madri+d stand, the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) presented SAFEDUCA , an INSIA project focused on road safety education through immersive virtual reality, especially aimed at vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists and scooter users.

This year's edition of Madrid es Ciencia , held for the first time at La Nave , exceeded 28,000 visitors and brought together more than 700 activities distributed across 99 stands from educational centers, institutions, research centers and technology companies.

With its participation in this meeting, EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 has helped to bring innovative solutions with real impact closer to the public, showing how technologies such as robotics can offer concrete answers to the challenges of the agri-food sector and strengthen its capacity for transformation.