Agriculture

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Our agriculture solutions offer flexible automation options for your processes. Discover the diverse options from all areas!

3 things to consider when automating agriculture

Agriculture is facing profound change: climate change, a shortage of skilled workers, rising demand for food and the desire for sustainable production require new solutions. Automation is a key component in this – whether in the field, in greenhouses or in vertical farms in the middle of the city.

With the modular, cost-effective and ready-to-use solutions on the RBTX marketplace from igus, farmers, agricultural engineers and start-ups can make their processes more efficient, precise and sustainable – whether it's harvesting, maintenance, monitoring or packaging.

3 things to consider when automating agriculture

Analyse the environment and operating conditions

Whether in the open field, greenhouse or indoor farming: every environment places different demands on technology and materials. Robust, weatherproof components (e.g. IP-protected drives, dirt-resistant guides) are essential. Vertical farms require space-saving, energy-efficient systems.

Integrate data collection and sensor technology

Smart farming thrives on data: sensors for soil moisture, light, temperature or nutrient content provide the basis for automated decisions. Robots can collect and analyse this data and take targeted action – e.g. for precise irrigation or fertilisation.

Planning for scalability and modularity

Automation must be able to grow with the business – whether it's expanding a greenhouse or scaling up a vertical farm. Systems should be modular in design so that new functions (e.g. harvesting, sorting, packaging) can be easily added.

How to get started with your automation solution

To automate agriculture, start by defining your application, choosing the right components, using expert support, and ensuring smooth integration.

Define your application

Do you want to automatically water, harvest, sort or transport plants? Or are you interested in monitoring environmental parameters?

Select suitable components

On the RBTX marketplace, you will find robot arms, linear axes, sensors, camera systems and controllers – all modularly combinable and coordinated with each other.

Use tests & consulting

Use the RBTX ‘test before invest’ service to have your application tested or get advice from experts – free of charge and without obligation.

Integration & commissioning

Many systems are ‘plug & play’ and can be integrated into existing farm structures with little effort. igus offers training, support and open interfaces for easy commissioning.

RBTXpert Conclusion

In agriculture, traditional machinery often releases lubricants into the soil and water – an underestimated environmental issue. Switch to lubrication-free robotic solutions from igus, available on the RBTX marketplace. These systems operate completely dry – without oil, grease, or external lubrication. This not only protects the environment but also reduces maintenance efforts and costs. Especially in sensitive areas like greenhouses, livestock farming, or food processing, this is a real advantage. Less chemicals, less cleaning effort – and more sustainability right at the point of use.

Advantages of automation in the agricultural

Agricultural automation boosts efficiency, consistency, and data-driven decisions while reducing labor reliance.

Advantages of automation over manual processes

Discover how automation boosts speed, cuts costs, and eliminates errors—giving your business the edge to grow smarter and faster.

Higher yields

Through precise control of light, water and nutrients

Reduced workload and less dependence on seasonal workers

Automation lightens your team's workload and minimizes reliance on seasonal staff—helping you maintain consistent productivity, reduce hiring costs, and focus on growth all year round.