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The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings, and advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

Today’s 6th episode of SCORPION Monthly Talks, is titled “Map Extraction from Satellite Images”. Our speaker, Luís Santos from INESC TEC, is presenting the details of the process of extracting maps from satellite or aerial images for autonomous robot navigation in agriculture. The use of robots in agriculture has become essential, but in complex terrains like vineyards with steep slopes, traditional navigation tools can falter. GNSS signals can be unreliable, and
rugged terrain poses a constant threat to both equipment and crops. But here are several innovative approaches in using satellite imagery to create pre-maps for robot navigation.

Join us as we dive into the complexities and triumphs of this groundbreaking solution that adapts to a variety of permanent crops, regardless of their row shape.

Don’t miss this enlightening episode of SCORPION Monthly Talks!

Find out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/IezE2t2JmuQ

The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings, and advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

Join us on the 5th episode of SCORPION Monthly Talks, titled “Interacting with ISOBUS and CANOpen networks in a Robotic Context” In today’s episode, Massimo Martelli, researcher at STEMS Institute of the National Research Council of Italy, is delving deep into the fusion of two vastly different technological ecosystems – agriculture and robotics automation. Imagine the complexity of merging the powerhouse that is the Robot Operating System (ROS) with the world of agricultural machinery and CAN networks. It’s like combining two separate universes into one!

Join us as we unravel the challenges, innovations, and surprising solutions that have emerged in this unique crossover. From the intricacies of the ISOBUS protocol to the complexities of Tractor Implement Management (TIM), we’ll explore it all.

Discover how these two ecosystems, seemingly at odds, harmoniously coexist in this groundbreaking episode of SCORPION Monthly Talks. Tune in now!

Find out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sZDne15ZQBE

SCORPION is pleased to invite you to the SYNERGY DAY that will take place in Museu do Douro and Quinta do Seixo (Portugal) on October 26, 2023.

The event is promoted by INESC TEC, InovTechAgro, SOGRAPE, and ADVID – Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Viticultura Duriense.

Integration V of the SCORPION project is going to be a final integration event under the name “Fully integration with a full long term pilot test”.

Throughout the day, the event will encompass the keynote presentations of the project partners and will be followed by three robot demonstrations.

In the framework of the event, the public demo of the SCORPION robot will be held.

Make sure you’re registered for the event via https://lnkd.in/dUpdbGXb. Registration is free but limited and subject to confirmation.

The organizers will provide the transportation between the two locations.

The detailed agenda of the event will be sent closer to the event for those who registered.

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The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings, and advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

Join us on the 4th episode of SCORPION Monthly Talks, titled “What data can sensors provide useful for Variable-Rate Technology (VRT)?” In this insightful discussion, we bring together Tatiana Pinho and André Baltazar, esteemed researchers at INESC TEC, to delve into the significance of VRT in agriculture. Have you ever wondered about the importance of VRT in the agricultural context? Or what types of sensors can be used to revolutionize farming practices? Well, we’ve got you covered!

In this episode, we explore the incredible benefits of VRT and the sensors that drive it. Discover the wealth of data that these sensors can provide, allowing farmers to make smarter decisions in precision agriculture. From biometric indicators to fruit detection and vegetation indices, these sensors offer a whole new level of insight.

Don’t miss out on this informative conversation that sheds light on the future of agronomic processes. Tune in now!

Find out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SNpZVIu5Bs

During the IV Integration event, the integration of sprayers for the SCORPION robot was held.
It took place at the Vineyards of Aymavilles village (Aosta), Italy, from 13-15 June 2023. The integration was led by project partner CNR-STEMS.
The previous three integrations anticipated upgrading the AGROB platform with the integration of a diesel power motor generator and mechanical interfaces.
Moreover, the public demo of the robot took place on June 15, 2023.
Stay updated on the project at our YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn channels.
Here we are sharing the highlights from these days :

The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings and its advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

Join us for the third episode of our exciting podcast series, SCORPION Monthly Talks, titled “Can we eliminate the use of phytosanitary products in grape growing? The use of UV lights in the SCORPION project.”

In this episode, we bring together Víctor Tirado, Innovation Manager at INNOVI, and Josep Vidal, CTO at TEYME, to explore the remarkable strides being made in reducing the use of phytosanitary products in viticulture. We delve into groundbreaking solutions that are revolutionizing the grape growing industry, addressing the pressing need to reduce the use of phytosanitary products. We explore how advanced machinery, equipped with cutting-edge sensors, is able to reconstruct the environment in real-time, enabling precise analysis of each plant’s unique needs.

These innovative techniques not only enhance safety in agricultural practices but also promote energy efficiency in the machinery used, aligning perfectly with the ambitious goals outlined in the Green Pact by the European Commission.

Tune in to our podcast and discover how the SCORPION project is paving the way towards sustainable grape cultivation.

Don’t miss this enlightening conversation! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UdClLn-OZw

The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings and its advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

In the second episode of the SCORPION Monthly Talks, Víctor Tirado from INNOVI and Mateus Sanches from EURECAT will be addressing the importance of lightweight electrical platforms and traditional tractors, and exploring the possibilities of creating a middleground between the two. They will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both, and how the integration of robots and other technological solutions could bridge the gap and help bring about a more efficient and sustainable agricultural industry. Tune in to explore the potential of mobile robotics and its potential to revolutionize the agricultural sector.

Tune in to the 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 and listen to “Lightweight electrical platforms VS tractors. Is there a middleground?”

A special thanks to our guests, Víctor Tirado and Mateus Sanches for this insightful discussion.

Find out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/IiN934aAPCI

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The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings and its advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

In this first episode of the Monthly Talks series, produced in partnership with Dr. Aline Vierin from CERVIM, we dive into the world of the challenges of steep slope vineyards where robotics could help. Aline will discuss the challenges of heroic viticulture, its effects on the environment and local communities, as well as the possibilities of using robotics to lower labour costs, reduce pesticide and water use and sustain viticulture for the future. Join us as we explore the incredible opportunities that robotics can bring to this field.

Get to know more about heroic viticulture, its environmental and societal impact, and understand the possibilities and challenges coming with using robotics in it.

Find out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYTIWU1zkIQ

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We will be launching another initiative to accompany the SCORPION Monthly Talks Podcast series. This will involve the development of a series of Factsheets containing content related to the topics discussed in each episode.

These fact sheets will be distributed through the project’s communication channels and will provide listeners with additional resources to supplement their understanding of the podcast’s topics.

They will become a useful tool for stakeholders and the general public to gain a comprehensive understanding of each episode and to deepen their knowledge on the topic.

The SCORPION project is launching SCORPION Monthly Talks, a monthly Podcast series, as part of its activities this year. Listeners will be able to understand the progress of the project, its findings and its advances. Each episode will involve experts from the project team, who will discuss their research and provide insights into the challenges and solutions for the viticulture industry. In addition, the content will explore precision farming, robotics and new technologies to help develop viticulture practices and ensure sustainability, productivity and efficiency.

To accompany each episode, corresponding videos with subtitles in the speaker’s native language and English will be available on the SCORPION project’s YouTube page. Through this initiative, the project seeks to spread awareness and facilitate knowledge-sharing among the viticulture industry and the general public.