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ARPA 1 - Qualification of safety systems providing obstacle detection and robot safety functions (ISO 18497:2024 reference obstacle)
INRAE
Location
France
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

We offer a comprehensive testing service to validate the safety functions of autonomous mobile robots and robotic systems. Our tests use a high-precision laser tracker for accuracy to assess your robot's ability to detect and stop when encountering an obstacle, as defined in ISO 18497:2024 (Protocol included in part IV Annex D.2). 

These tests, conducted at our Montoldre site in France, will help ensure your robot's compliance with industry safety standards. A representative from your team must be present to assist in configuring and monitoring the system during testing.

Collection of test data
Performance evaluation
Provision of datasets
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
ARPA 2 - Qualification of perception systems in harsh environmental conditions (rain, fog, night) 
INRAE
Location
France
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

This service tests the performance of on-board detection systems in agricultural robots, focusing on their safety functions under challenging environmental conditions like fog and rain. Conducted at the PAVIN platform in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the tests evaluate sensor accuracy and response, identifying any false negatives or positives. A manufacturer's representative must be present to configure the system and ensure proper operation during testing.

Collection of test data
Performance evaluation
Provision of datasets
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
ARPA 3 - Qualification of safety functions ensuring robots keep within their working area (physical or virtual barriers)
INRAE
Location
France
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

This service evaluates the effectiveness of onboard geofencing safety systems in agricultural robots, ensuring they stay within designated work areas as required by ISO 18497:2024. The test involves the robot following various trajectories that challenge boundary limits. High-precision monitoring ensures compliance, with the robot required to enter a safe state if it breaches the boundary. A manufacturer's representative must be present to oversee the process. 

Collection of test data
Performance evaluation
Provision of datasets
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
ARPA 4 - Qualification of safety systems for human detection and collision avoidance (diverse working environments)
INRAE
Location
France
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

The ARPA 4 test thoroughly evaluates the safety systems of agricultural robots, focusing on their ability to detect human-like obstacles and automatically stop to prevent accidents. It simulates real-world scenarios by positioning mannequins in front of the robot as it moves through artificial crop rows. Using a high-precision laser tracking system, the test measures the robot’s trajectory and speed at our Montoldre site in France. This ensures the robot can safely operate in environments like vineyards or orchards, providing valuable insights into its emergency stop functions and compliance with safety standards. A manufacturer’s representative must oversee the process.

Collection of test data
Performance evaluation
Provision of datasets
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
Assessment of Hazard and Risk for Autonomous Agricultural Robots
INRAE
Location
Remote
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

Designing agricultural robots that operate safely and meet regulatory expectations is essential for market deployment and stakeholder trust. This service offers a structured risk assessment tailored to autonomous robotic systems in agriculture. It supports manufacturers by:  ✔ Reviewing system architectures and identifying potential points for improvement.  ✔ Reviewing estimation risk levels and appropriate safety integrity targets.  ✔ Ensuring alignment with safety standards such as ISO 18497, ISO 25119, and ISO 13849.  Through a third-party expert perspective, the service strengthens your risk management approach and enhances the credibility of your safety documentation. 

Desk assessment
ELSA assessment
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
Global Safety Evaluation for Autonomous Robots
INRAE
Location
France
Arable farming
Greenhouse
Horticulture
Livestock farming
Tree Crops
Viticulture

Ensuring that agricultural robots operate safely and comply with regulations is crucial for gaining market acceptance and managing risks. This service provides a design folder evaluation of robotic systems according to selected standards (ISO 18497 - ISO 25119 - ISO 13849...), emphasising: ✔Risk assessment: Check and advise on the consistency of the manufacturer's risk assessment concerning the use of the autonomous machine in relation to its field and operating environment. ✔ Evaluation of functions and technical choices to cover risks ✔ Verification of the validation plan, including physical tests, and of the entire safety file This service provides an external, third-party assessment to identify potential gaps, anticipate certification issues, and enhance the overall safety concept, giving the manufacturer the confidence to self-certify or obtain approval for the autonomous vehicle in accordance with the applicable regulations, such as the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.

Desk assessment
ELSA assessment
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
Qualification of trajectory execution accuracy of livestock robots
INRAE
Location
France
Livestock farming

ARPA PC2 thoroughly evaluates how well agricultural robots can follow established paths in indoor and outdoor environments. This service helps ensure that robots can successfully navigate various settings typical of a farm, including any obstacles and transitions between spaces they might face. ARPA PC2 provides essential information about the robot's accuracy and behaviour while moving by testing in real-life conditions. This assessment enhances operational reliability and safety and supports manufacturers in optimising their robots for improved performance in diverse agricultural scenarios.

Collection of test data
Performance evaluation
Provision of datasets
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
Test and validate intelligent solutions based on sensors to optimise livestock farming
Centre d'Estudis Porcins (CEP)
Location
Remote
Spain
Livestock farming

The service validates that the tested solution performs as expected by the vendor or manufacturer. The objective is to detect potential mistakes in the sensor readings, the processing of the signal gathered by the sensor or in the intelligent component deriving the final information to be provided to the user to optimize livestock farming . The test can be performed at sensor or application level. The tests and validation can be performed in a laboratory or in an experimental pig farm equipped with automatic and manual measures of different variables (feed, water, CO2, NH3, temperature, ventilation, liveweight, etc.)

Collection of test data
Data analysis
Test design
Test execution
Test setup
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