HORIZON EUROPE AgRimate Project: Transforming pruning for small-scale agriculture with greater productivity and working conditions through the use of AR and robotics.

AgRimate focuses on transforming smallholder pruning tasks through the use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Robotics technologies, enriched with Artificial Intelligence (AI). By addressing the significant challenges and labor-intensive aspects of pruning in high-value crops such as olive groves and vineyards, AgRimate presents an innovative and scalable solution. This solution is based on an AI module capable of learning from expert human knowledge to address the challenges of tree pruning.

This module extends the solution's functionality through various tools, from a learning tool that adapts to the user's knowledge to an Augmented Reality solution that provides real-time guidance during the pruning process with a human at the center. It integrates seamlessly with two different robotic solutions, either assisting the user with exoskeletons or performing tasks autonomously with a highly advanced robot. Additionally, AgRimate incorporates a comprehensive evaluation tool designed to assess the solution's impact, not only on farmers but also on rural communities.

This holistic approach aims not only to improve productivity and resource efficiency, but also to enhance social inclusion and working conditions within the agricultural sector. By forging a consortium of leading research institutions, SMEs, and agricultural stakeholders from across Europe, AgRimate is at the forefront of cultivating sustainable, technologically advanced, and socially responsible farming practices. Ultimately, AgRimate stands as a beacon of innovation in agricultural technology, deeply aligned with the EU's broader goals of digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic equity, showing a way forward for future agriculture that prioritizes both yield and community well-being.