1.1 This document establishes a standardized classification framework for agricultural robots to support designers in their development and evaluation. It introduces a structured methodology for categorizing agricultural robots according to their application domain, mobility type, task specialization, level of autonomy, operational capacity, and mode of interaction with the user. The purpose is to foster consistency and comparability across the industry while addressing essential considerations such as safety, efficiency, usability, durability, and environmental sustainability. This classification standard applies to agricultural robots developed for crop production, livestock management, soil monitoring, harvesting, irrigation, pest control, and other agricultural operations across both industrial and everyday farming contexts.
1.2 Include in this section the system of units to be used. Refer to the above ASTM Standards Units toolbar button for a dropdown menu of ASTM’s Form and Style Manual statements.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of international Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
There are several ISO and other standards for agricultural systems. However, there are no classification standards for researchers and potential users to acquire the basic knowledge of agricultural robots that are rapidly advancing. As such, the initial standard proposed is a classification standard to uncover gaps in both safety and performance standards.
