Field robotics is a branch of robotics focused on creating autonomous systems capable of performing tasks in unstructured, unpredictable real-world environments. At AIRLab, we develop robust robotic platforms designed for deployment in both industrial and agricultural settings, where reliability and adaptability are essential.
In collaboration with industry partners, we work on mobile robots for applications such as inspection and facility monitoring, enabling efficient and automated data collection also in environments that are often hazardous or inaccessible to humans. In agriculture, our research investigates autonomous navigation in the fields and the development of mobile manipulation systems for fruit-picking tasks.
AIRLab is part of AgrifoodTEF, a large-scale EU effort to incorporate robotics and AI in European products and services. Via AgrifoodTEF, AIRLab provides technology services to EU companies free-of-charge.
Across both domains, our goal is to support human efforts by automating repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, ultimately improving safety, efficiency, and productivity. By integrating perception, planning, and control, we aim to advance the autonomy and real-world reliability of field robotic systems.