Advances on Affordable Hardware Platforms for Human Demonstration Acquisition in Agricultural Applications
This paper presents advances on the Universal Manipulation Interface (UMI) , a low-cost hand-held gripper for robot Learning from Demonstration (LfD), for complex in-the-wild scenarios found in agri- cultural settings. […]
Innovative Practices for a Sustainable European Agrisector
🤔 How can innovation in agri-food make real change in the face of climate & biodiversity challenges? Find out at the upcoming “Innovative practices for a sustainable European agrisector” webinar, […]
The Last Dangerous Job? Why Agriculture Needs Safety Improvements
Europe’s food and farming sectors employ 8.7 million people — yet agriculture remains one of the most dangerous professions in the EU. Farm workers continue to face high rates of injury and chronic health risks, from accidents with heavy machinery to chemical exposure and physically demanding labor. Though usually under-reported, these hazards persist today, especially in small and mid-sized farms.