Precision Agriculture UI Design: Built for the Field, Not the Office.

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We develop rugged, sunlight-readable, and intuitive HMI solutions that empower operators, reduce cognitive load, and integrate seamlessly with ISOBUS standards.

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Off-the-shelf HMIs and generic software can't withstand the extreme conditions of a modern farm. Operators are forced to battle complex, cluttered screens while managing high-stakes tasks. This leads to increased cognitive load, costly operator errors, and significant downtime.

Generic UI Fails in the Field. Agritech Demands Specialized Design.

Your UI is not just a screen; it's the central command system for your most valuable assets. It must work flawlessly, every time, under the worst conditions.

Poor Usability

Cluttered screens with tiny buttons, confusing menus, and inconsistent workflows force operators to "fight the interface" instead of focusing on the task. This increases training time and leads to critical mistakes.

Harsh Environments

The cab of a tractor is not an office. Direct sunlight glare, intense vibration, thick dust, and moisture make standard touchscreens unusable. Operators wearing thick gloves cannot interact with consumer-grade UIs.

Data Overload

Modern tractors, implements, GPS, and sensors generate a firehose of data. When this data is siloed or poorly presented, operators are overwhelmed. They can't see the simple, actionable insights they need for section control, guidance, or yield monitoring.


Our Precision Agriculture HMI & UI/UX Services

We design and develop the complete human-machine interface for your agricultural hardware and software, bridging the gap between complex machinery and the human operator.

1. HMI for Tractors & Implements

We create the primary in-cab display and control systems for tractors, combines, sprayers, and planters. Our focus is on clear, task-oriented workflows for all farming operations, from planting and spraying to harvesting and tillage. We design the entire system, from armrest controls to the main display.

2. ISOBUS Virtual Terminal (VT) Design

We are experts in the ISOBUS (ISO 11783) standard. We design ISOBUS-compliant UIs that ensure your implements work flawlessly with any tractor's Virtual Terminal. We create the "plug-and-play" user experience that the standard promises, ensuring your implement's controls are intuitive and correctly integrated, regardless of the tractor brand.

3. Farm Management (FMIS) & Data Dashboards

We turn complex data into powerful, at-a-glance visualizations. We design the UI/UX for your Farm Management Information System (FMIS) web platforms and mobile apps. We help operators and farm managers visualize soil data, drone imagery, weather patterns, and real-time yield data to make smarter, faster decisions.

4. HMI Modernization & Legacy Upgrades

Is your equipment's interface holding it back? We specialize in redesigning dated, text-based, or clunky UIs. We migrate legacy systems to modern, graphical HMIs that are intuitive, easy to learn, and dramatically improve operator adoption and satisfaction.


Designed for the Real-World Challenges of Farming

Our design philosophy is born from the field. We know your users' environment and build interfaces that solve their biggest challenges. This is what separates us from generic design agencies.

Sunlight Readability

You can't use what you can't see. We build our UIs with high-contrast color palettes, bold fonts, and UI components specifically tested for legibility in direct, bright sunlight. We eliminate glare and washout, ensuring your screen is a tool, not a mirror.

Gloved-Hand Interaction

Operators don't have time to remove their gloves. We design for "fat finger" and gloved-hand operation, using large touch targets, forgiving buttons, and optimized gestures. We ensure interaction is flawless, whether on a touchscreen or via physical/haptic armrest controls.

Ruggedized & Haptic-Ready

Our designs account for the physical reality of the cab. We design UIs that can be navigated through intense vibration and anticipate the need for haptic feedback or physical button redundancy. We deliver robust interfaces that won't fail under pressure, dust, or moisture.

Minimized Cognitive Load

An overwhelmed operator is an unsafe and inefficient operator. Our "one-glance" design philosophy presents the right data at the right time. We simplify complex tasks like A-B line guidance, section control, and yield rate monitoring so the operator can focus on the task, not the screen.

...Beyond his technical expertise, George demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial mindset, proactively identifying opportunities and proposing innovative solutions. He also possesses impressive strategic skills, contributing to our product roadmap and helping us define a clear AI product to market strategy...

Sergio Z.

Co-Founder & CTO @ NutriCoach

We Speak Your Language: ISOBUS, CAN Bus, and Qt

Our team is more than designers. We are embedded engineers who understand the entire Agritech technology stack, from the CAN bus protocol to the application layer. We don't just deliver mockups; we deliver production-ready solutions that integrate directly with your hardware.

We have deep expertise in the tools and standards that power modern agriculture:

Protocols: ISOBUS (ISO 11783), J1939, CAN Bus

UI/GUI Frameworks: Qt / QML, LVGL, Crank Storyboard

Platforms: Embedded Linux / Yocto, RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS)

Hardware: NXP, ST, Renesas, Raspberry Pi CM


FAQ

What is Precision Agriculture UI design?

Precision Agriculture UI (User Interface) design is the specialized field of creating the visual layouts, controls, and information displays for "smart farming" technology. Unlike standard UI, it focuses on the unique challenges of the agricultural environment, such as sunlight readability, gloved-hand interaction, ruggedization, and simplifying complex data from GPS, sensors, and implements.

What is ISOBUS (ISO 11783) and why does it matter for my UI?

ISOBUS is the universal communication standard that allows tractors, implements (like planters or sprayers), and terminals (the HMI screen) from different manufacturers to "talk" to each other. Your UI design is critical for this. We design ISOBUS-compliant "Virtual Terminals" (VT) and implement UIs that ensure a seamless, plug-and-play experience for the operator, no matter what brand of tractor they are using.

Do you just design the UI, or can you develop the software too?

We do both, which is our key advantage. We are a full-stack embedded systems partner. We don't just deliver static mockups. Our team of engineers can take your UI/UX design and develop the complete, production-ready HMI software using frameworks like Qt, LVGL, or Crank Storyboard on platforms like Embedded Linux or an RTOS.

How do you actually design for "gloved-hand" operation?

It's a core part of our design process. We use proven HFE (Human Factors Engineering) principles. This includes creating significantly larger touch targets, increasing the spacing between interactive elements to prevent accidental taps, and designing forgiving gestures. We also design UIs that can be co-operated with physical buttons or rotary dials for critical functions.

Can you help us upgrade our old/legacy HMI?

Absolutely. HMI modernization is one of our core services. We can help you migrate your dated, text-based, or slow-performing legacy interface to a modern, fast, and intuitive graphical UI. This reduces operator training time, improves user adoption, and gives your existing hardware a significant competitive advantage.

Ready to Build the Future of Precision Farming?

From a single implement's UI to a full fleet management platform, our expertise in embedded UI/UX will give your product a critical competitive advantage.

Stop forcing your users to adapt to bad technology. Let's build an HMI that empowers them.

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01491 523 640

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