Agtonomy-Enabled Equipment
Task Automation - Mowing, Spraying, Weeding, Transporting and more
Modular E by INESC TEC
INESC TEC
- Date of creation : 1985
- Sales contact : Luís Carlos Feliz Santos (luis.c.santos@inesctec.pt)
- Website : https://tribe.inesctec.pt
Portugal
The TRIBE (Laboratory of Robotics and IoT for Smart Precision Agriculture and Forestry) is the INESC TEC laboratory with the mission of developing robotics, automation, and IoT based solutions, to improve the levels of smart precision agriculture and forestry, profitability, and automation in three main environments: permanent crops (such as steep slope vineyards, olive groves, tree fruits), forest biomass harvesting, protected cultivation (conventional and urban).
INESC TEC is an Associate Laboratory with more than 35 years of experience in R&D and technology transfer, having as associates the University of Porto, INESC, the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, University of Minho and University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. INESC TEC is a private non-profit research institution, dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and pre-incubation of new technology-based companies.
Modular E by INESC TEC
Types of crops
Fruits
Vine & Grapes
Technology Overview
- Latest revision : 7/3/2026
- Commercial release date :
- Application : Need for autonomous, efficient tasks in agriculture and forestry.
Commercialisation Overview
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 6-8: System Development
- Units in Service - Global : 2
- Business model : N/A
- Price : Research prototype
- Ongoing Costs :
Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers
- Countries or markets addressed :
Performance & Economic Impact
- Estimated ROI :
- Phytosanitary Product Savings :
- Yield Improvement :
Technical specifications
- Type of solution : Mapping, Mechanical weeder
- Power source : Electric energy
- Required Tractor Power :
- Net weight : 441 lbs | 200 kg
- Min Farm Size (In hectares) :
- Productivity : 2 acres/hour
- Maximum operating speed :
- Wheel spacing :
- Horse power : 4.5KW
Functionalities and technologies
- Core Functionality : The Robot is designed for precision agriculture. It performs tasks such as mowing, fertilising, phenotyping, spraying and fruit harvesting. Equipped with tools and sensors, it offers high precision and adaptability. Modular E is tailored for vineyards and other permanent crops, even with steep slope terrains. Modular E is compatible with various trailers and tools, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in agricultural and silvicultural operations.
- Software : 3D LiDAR GNSS-RTK, IMU, RADAR, VineSLAM mapping, AgRobPP path planning, mission supervision, autonomous mowing & fertilization
- Connectivity : N/A
- Compatible Tools : mowing, fertilising, harvesting, spray
Development Roadmap
- Next phase : Transfer technology to a robot manufacturer for future commercialisation.
Additional resources
No additional resources available.
Modular E by Inesc Tec Tribe Lab
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