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Freshwave will deploy a portable 5G private network at the Edinburgh facility to help support robots and AI applications
The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is designed to improve robotics testing and drive innovation in the agritech sector.
The first use case for the portable 5G network features Spot, a four-legged wireless robot.. Using the 5G network, Spot streams live video, generates 3D maps, and conducts infrared scans in real time to support agricultural work. This data-driven approach aims to improve farming productivity and sustainability.
Portable 5G networks provide fast, reliable internet access in rural areas where traditional broadband is limited. With low latency, these networks enable real-time data analysis for tasks such as crop monitoring and equipment adjustments. Their portability makes them ideal for seasonal or mobile operations where permanent mobile infrastructure is not viable.
“Robots have the potential to transform the agricultural sector, similar to the way equipment such as tractors did so many years ago, but they need the right networks to power this data-driven approach,” said Steve Maclaren, COO at the National Robotarium in a press release.
“This portable 5G private network is going to allow us to unlock exciting new applications for our customers. One day we’ll see multiple robots in the field working together on different tasks, from weed removal to nutrient-analysis to pesticide application, creating a co-bot (human and robots working together) workforce to achieve results that simply aren’t possible without harnessing technology. It’s truly a gamechanger and the future of agritech.”
The UK agritech sector is growing rapidly, projected to reach £15.6 billion by 2026.
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