enhancing pruning

AgRimate: Transforming Pruning for Smallholder Agriculture with Enhanced Productivity and Working Conditions Using AR and Robotics

The AgRimate project aims at transforming traditional pruning in high-value crops like olive groves and vineyards, moving from labor-intensive jobs to precise, efficient, and safer operations. Funded by Horizon Europe and spanning five years, AgRimate uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and robotics to achieve this. One of the core concepts that will be developed during the project is an AI system that learns from expert farmers' pruning techniques. This knowledge will then be translated into AR tools that guide new farmers in real-time, showing exactly where and how deep to cut. This not only preserves centuries-old agricultural skills but also makes them accessible to new generations. AgRimate will also integrate robotic solutions, including assisted exoskeletons to reduce physical strain and advanced autonomous robots for pruning tasks. Beyond technology, AgRimate is committed to social sustainability. It will assess the socio-economic impact of these innovations through pilot studies, in Spata (Greece) and Jaén (Spain) for vineyards and olive groves respectively. By offering accessible training and promoting sustainable practices, AgRimate aims to improve working conditions and foster inclusivity in rural communities. 

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