AgriRobot joins €4.97M EU project to advance autonomous farm robotics
Danish agtech firm contributes safety software and showcases electric mower prototype as part of AgRibot initiative
AgriRobot, the Danish agritech startup developing autonomous safety software for farm robots, has joined AgRibot, a major new EU-funded project aimed at accelerating the adoption of robotics, AI, and XR/AR in European agriculture. With €4.97 million in funding from the European Commission, AgRibot will run over four years and field-test six robotic systems across Europe to address labor shortages, safety concerns, and productivity challenges on farms.
AgriRobot will contribute its expertise in certifiable, autonomous safety software, enabling robotic systems to operate without human supervision while maintaining full reliability and regulatory compliance.
“Labour shortage is a major challenge for the agricultural sector globally,” said Henrik Lynge Jacobsen, co-founder of AgriRobot. “We see autonomous robotics as a valuable solution, with applications ranging from weeding and pruning to harvesting and mowing.”
Fully electric robot mower prototype unveiled
As part of its contribution to AgRibot, AgriRobot is showcasing the Eco-Clipper AM 5, a fully electric autonomous mower designed for use in turf management and low-impact grass cutting. The machine is one of several platforms being prepared for integration with AgriRobot’s autonomy software.
The AgRibot project also includes development of an Impact Assessment Tool (IAT) to measure the economic, social, and environmental impact of robotic technologies. A total of 18 partners from across Europe—including KU Leuven, Politecnico di Bari, Ecorobotix and Teknologisk Institut—will collaborate on field testing and technology transfer.
The initiative aims to deliver certified, safe, and scalable robotic systems for European farms by 2029.
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