DLG.prototype.club

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THE OFFICIAL DLG AGRITECHNICA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER CONTEST IN SMART AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

AGRITECHNICA, Hanover
November 12-18, 2023

2023/11/12 09:00:00
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
BENEFITS
PROCEDURE
CHALLENGES
PARTICIPATION
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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Turn your AgTech ideas into prototypes

„Make or buy?“ is one of the central innovation questions.
What are the hurdles to innovation in agricultural & rural technology?
How can these be turned into opportunities?

  • At DLG.prototype.club, innovative digital talents and startups will develop working prototypes for industry challenges in a 14-day developer sprint before and during AGRITECHNICA 2023.
  • The participant(s) with the best solution receive(s) a follow-up order.

Professional hackathon as a virtual startup competition with physical ``live coding``

BECOME CHALLENGE OWNER

PROCEDURE

Registration deadline
October 27, 2023

Virtual Kick-off

October 30, 2023

IN COOPERATION WITH

THE CHALLENGES

Fraunhofer
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Tomorrow's cabin as farm control center (Visualization & Interaction by UX/UI)

Background:​

  • The work tasks of the machine operator are changing: the automated machine is taking over more and more classic operating tasks, and the operator is increasingly organizing the processes around it (e.g. fleet management, farm management, private organizations). BUT: The farmer does not just want to sit in the office, but wants to be on site on the machine.​
  • The cabin must be a motivating, attractive and modern workplace in order to continue to attract skilled workers to agriculture.​

  • Autonomous field robots are set up and managed via PC / tablet – a concept for integration in a smart cabin does not yet exist.​

Challenge

  • How does the driver get the (complex) processes and relevant information (e.g. obstacles or crop characteristics) visualized in an easy-to-grasp form and how can he interact with them safely and quickly?
  • How can processes outside the cab (e.g. a fleet of field robots) be monitored and controlled – without losing control of their own machine?​
  • What can a new form of human-machine interaction look like in this environment?​

Goal:

  • Running prototype or functional mockup

Award:

  • Paid PoC for 100 days (3 months)

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Multi route optimization for autonomous infield machine collaboration

Background:​

  • The narrow ”Harvest window” of fieldwork poses a need for farmers to execute their work across the harvest chain (dept, road, field) as efficiently as possible.
  • Complications arise when multiple machines and humans are present on and off the field, as current systems do not support inter-machine communication and planning.

Challenge

  • Development of a multi-route planning algorithm that adjusts to the different levels of automation along the harvest chain.
  • Optimization of the complete operation in terms of route and machine needs for efficiency (fastest), economy (cheapest), and environmental impact
  • Creation of a 2D simulation to visualize the complete operation of the machines and the depot, showcasing the functionality of the algorithm.
  • Illustration how the Farm Manager, the Combine Operator, and the Tractor Operator can interact with the system.

Goal:

  • A system that optimizes the movements of the numerous machines, both autonomous and human-driven, involved in the entire harvest operation (depot, road, fields) and reduces threats from unpredicted behaviour and decisions by humans. A simulation of the harvest process will visualize the developed algorithm.

Award:

  • Paid PoC for 100 days (3 months)

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Multi route optimization for autonomous infield machine collaboration

Background:​

  • The narrow ”Harvest window” of fieldwork poses a need for farmers to execute their work across the harvest chain (dept, road, field) as efficiently as possible.
  • Complications arise when multiple machines and humans are present on and off the field, as current systems do not support inter-machine communication and planning.

Challenge

  • Development of a multi-route planning algorithm that adjusts to the different levels of automation along the harvest chain.
  • Optimization of the complete operation in terms of route and machine needs for efficiency (fastest), economy (cheapest), and environmental impact
  • Creation of a 2D simulation to visualize the complete operation of the machines and the depot, showcasing the functionality of the algorithm.
  • Illustration how the Farm Manager, the Combine Operator, and the Tractor Operator can interact with the system.

Goal:

  • A system that optimizes the movements of the numerous machines, both autonomous and human-driven, involved in the entire harvest operation (depot, road, fields) and reduces threats from unpredicted behaviour and decisions by humans. A simulation of the harvest process will visualize the developed algorithm.

Award:

  • Paid PoC for 100 days (3 months)

BENEFITS FOR STARTUPS &
ESTABLISHED COMPANIES

STARTUPS

Orders
Demonstrate your skills and win a follow-up order.

Market entry
Orders from established companies help position yourselves on the market.

A transparent tender platform
Our procurement-compliant process helps startups prequalify for corporate clients by bypassing credit history barriers.

Networking platform
Challenge participation and our trade fair networking receptions allow you to connect with representatives of established companies.

A stage to present your startup
By pitching your prototype on our stage, you can attract the attention of potential clients and investors.

THAT’S IN IT FOR STARTUPS

COMPANIES

Qualification
Our new form of tendering is the best due diligence for new service providers and investors as well as CVCs!

Speed
Go from idea to MVP in less than 100 days and create real change.

Reach
Become part of our network of talents and innovative companies and benefit from our reach to network effectively.

Visibility
We provide visibility in the startup and developer ecosystem to showcase yourself as ready for open innovation with a new work attitude.

Innovation
With new technologies becoming increasingly important, we help you to test new business areas through prototypes.

THAT’S IN IT FOR COMPANIES

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