AgroRobotics – Robotics & Smart solutions in agriculture
EU Programme: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education (KA220-HED)
Reference: 2025-1-IT02-KA220-HED-000352456
Start date: 01/01/2026
End date: 31/12/2028
AgroRobotics – Robotics & Smart Solutions in Agriculture is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education that supports universities in responding to the digital and technological transformation of agriculture. The project addresses the skills gap between higher education curricula and the needs of modern, technology-driven farming systems shaped by robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven solutions.
AgroRobotics develops an innovative, practice-oriented learning pathway focused on the application of robotics and smart technologies in agriculture. Through a transnational and interdisciplinary partnership, the project combines agricultural sciences, engineering, digital skills, and sustainability. Key outputs include a structured curriculum, interactive digital learning materials, and pilot training activities for students and academic staff, contributing to the modernisation of higher education and to a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable agri-food sector.
Overall objective
To modernise higher education in the agricultural sector by strengthening the capacity of universities to deliver innovative, practice-oriented education on robotics, AI, and smart solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Specific Objectives
- To modernise higher education in the agricultural sector by integrating robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, and smart technologies into university teaching and learning.
- To bridge the gap between academic curricula and labour market needs in modern agriculture, responding to the rapid technological and digital transformation of the sector.
- To develop a comprehensive and interactive course on agri-robotics and smart farming, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, application-oriented learning.
- To strengthen the digital, technological and interdisciplinary competences of higher education students, preparing them for emerging professional profiles in agriculture and agri-food systems.
- To enhance the capacity and skills of academic staff in delivering innovative, technology-based education through updated content and digital teaching methodologies.
- To foster transnational cooperation and knowledge exchange among higher education institutions and innovation actors, supporting long-term collaboration and transferability of results.
- Project management and coordination
Overall coordination of the partnership, financial and administrative management, quality assurance, risk management, and monitoring of project progress in line with Erasmus+ requirements. - Curriculum design and learning framework development
Co-design of an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, and smart solutions applied to agriculture, aligned with labour market needs and innovation trends. - Development of digital and interactive learning materials
Creation of modular learning content, digital resources, case studies, and interactive materials supporting practice-oriented and technology-driven agricultural education. - Capacity building for academic staff
Activities aimed at upskilling higher education teachers and trainers in innovative teaching methods, digital tools, and emerging agri-robotics technologies. - Pilot implementation and testing of the AgroRobotics course
Delivery and testing of the developed learning pathway with higher education students, including feedback collection and validation of content relevance and usability. - Evaluation and quality assurance of project outputs
Continuous assessment of learning materials, pilot activities, and overall project results to ensure effectiveness, coherence, and improvement. - Dissemination and stakeholder engagement
Communication and dissemination activities targeting higher education institutions, students, innovation ecosystems, and relevant stakeholders to promote project results. - Exploitation and sustainability planning
Actions to support the uptake, transferability, and long-term integration of project outputs within higher education systems beyond the project duration.
- Project Management.
- Development of AgroRobotics Training Kit.
- Development of SmartFarm HUB platform.
- Piloting and revision.
- Project valorisation.
Results
- AgroRobotics Learning Model
A conceptual and pedagogical framework defining learning objectives, competences, structure, and methodology for education on robotics and smart solutions in agriculture. - AgroRobotics Course – Training Kit
A comprehensive training package composed of three thematic handbooks covering: Robotics and interface-controlled devices in agriculture, Smart and AI-based agricultural solutions, Smart farming and precision agriculture approaches. - AgroRobotics DigiGuide
A digital guide including videos, interviews, case studies, and practical examples illustrating real-life applications of agri-robotics and smart farming technologies. - Guide for Trainers
A methodological guide supporting academic staff in delivering the AgroRobotics course, including teaching approaches, learning scenarios, and assessment guidance. - “Managing a Smart Farm” Handbook
A practice-oriented handbook providing step-by-step strategies for the adoption and management of smart and AI-based technologies in agricultural contexts. - SmartFarm HUB Platform
An online learning and knowledge-sharing platform hosting all AgroRobotics materials, digital resources, and additional content to support access, reuse, and long-term sustainability. - Validated and piloted learning offer
All educational resources are tested through pilot activities with higher education students and academic staff and revised based on structured feedback. - Dissemination and exploitation outputs
Dissemination materials, digital campaigns, conferences, and reports ensuring visibility, uptake, and transferability of project results at European level.
Partnership
Pax Rhodopica Foundation (Bulgaria)
Keywords
Agri-robotics, Smart agriculture, Artificial intelligence in agriculture, Precision farming, Digital transformation, Higher education innovation, Robotics and automation, Smart farming technologies, Sustainable agriculture, Digital learning, Interdisciplinary curriculum, Agricultural modernisation, AI-based solutions, Technology-driven farming.
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