Title: Intelligent Multifunctional Vehicle for Modern Agriculture
Project Acronym: AgriNomand
Duration: 36 months
Programme: European R&D Projects
Consortium: BYS Grup Bilişim Sistemleri (Türkiye, Lead) · ASOCIATIA BEIA – GRID INSTITUT (Romania) · “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu (Romania) · Kayseri University (Türkiye) · NDT Cartec Instal S.R.L. (Romania)
Project Description
AgriNomand aims to design, develop, and validate the next generation of modular intelligent agricultural vehicles — integrating sustainable, digital, and automated technologies to support modern farming across diverse crop types and operational environments.
At its core, the AgriNomand platform features a versatile chassis with variable suspension and multiple propulsion options, including an electric motor powered by photovoltaic energy, a biowaste-fueled engine, and an energy recovery system. Around this chassis, interchangeable functional modules address the full spectrum of farm operations:
- Logistics — flexible transport of seeds, fertilizers, harvested crops, and tools
- Precision Irrigation & Fertilization — data-driven resource optimization via soil biosensors and environmental sensors
- Assisted Harvesting — mechanized and semi-automated harvesting that reduces labor dependency
- Crop Monitoring & Drone Integration — real-time aerial and ground-level assessment of crop health, growth stages, and early disease detection
- Mobile Laboratory — on-site analysis of soil, water, and crop samples for rapid, field-level decision-making
All modules and sensors are interconnected through an IoT platform and a Digital Twin, which provides a virtual replica of the vehicle and the farm environment. This enables predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and AI-driven recommendations for irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting schedules — transforming raw field data into actionable insights.
The prototype is validated under real operating conditions, targeting Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL 7) by project completion.
Relevance & Impact
AgriNomand addresses critical challenges facing contemporary agriculture: labor shortages, inefficient resource utilization, and growing environmental pressures. By consolidating multiple farm functions into a single scalable platform, the project advances operational efficiency, crop productivity, and sustainability — making advanced agricultural technology accessible to small and medium-sized farms, cooperatives, and regions with limited access to modern machinery.
The project contributes directly to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).