Working Robots Day

UK Agri-Tech Centre

Bring your robots and try in-field test scenarios to assess safety and performance factors.

Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology (LIAT)

This event is the second in the series of knowledge exchange events hosted by the Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network (ARRNet) and supported by a grant from Innovate UK. ARRNet, a collaboration between the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology, Harper Adams University, Manufacturing Technology Centre, is working to overcome the remaining barriers to the widespread adoption of robotics and automation in agriculture. Through developing technical standards, training and testing, ARRNet aims to ensure the reliability and safety of Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) in agriculture, whilst also supporting commercialisation and adoption. Bring your robots and try in-field test scenarios to assess safety and performance factors. <ul><li>Test scenarios will be provided upon registration</li></ul> <ul><li>Pick and choose which scenarios are right for you:</li></ul>Mobility, manipulation, vision, interaction <ul><li>Environments include:</li></ul>Polytunnel, glasshouse, vegetable garden, arable field If you wish to attend as a Working Robot Live Test participant, then you must register by 8th September. All others must register by 22nd September. An information pack and questionnaire will be sent to everyone who registers. Details can also be found on the Lincoln event page: <a href="https://url.avanan.click/v2/r02/___https:/lcas.lincoln.ac.uk/wp/events/working-robots-day-24-sep-2025/___.YXAxZTphZ3JpLWVwaTphOm86MDI2ZmM4M2M4Y2I5MjJiYTc5ZDdjMjUwZjBhNjVlMWQ6NzphMjg1OjllMDVjMmM5NTlhMDgwOTZmMDkxMGY5ZTQxZGRhYTFlOWNmZWVhNzlmMzBmNjI2ZmQ1M2FjYmE1NjBjZjY5YzY6aDpGOk4" title="https://url.avanan.click/v2/r02/___https:/lcas.lincoln.ac.uk/wp/events/working-robots-day-24-sep-2025/___.YXAxZTphZ3JpLWVwaTphOm86MDI2ZmM4M2M4Y2I5MjJiYTc5ZDdjMjUwZjBhNjVlMWQ6NzphMjg1OjllMDVjMmM5NTlhMDgwOTZmMDkxMGY5ZTQxZGRhYTFlOWNmZWVhNzlmMzBmNjI2ZmQ1M2FjYmE1NjBjZjY5YzY6aDpGOk4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://lcas.lincoln.ac.uk/wp/events/working-robots-day-24-sep-2025/</a> Key details:<ul><li>Test your own robots to see how they measure up with respect to performance benchmark and safety features</li><li>Watch a wide range of robots perform across a portfolio of test scenarios, in a polytunnel, glasshouse, garden and open field</li><li>Discuss open issues with roboticists, growers, investors, funders and policy experts</li></ul>Who should attend:The event is open to all stakeholders who want to contribute to the discussion of open challenges, including growers, investors, funders and policy experts. It is especially relevant to:<ul><li>Robotics and automation professionals involved in specifying, testing or validating systmes in agricultural environments</li><li>Researchers and developers seeking to benchmark their technologies in real- world scenarios</li></ul> The event is free of charge for all attendees, thanks to support from Innovate UK.

Agenda

Set Up for Live Robot Test Participants (all others join at 9:45 for Registration)

Set Up for Live Robot Test Participants

Registration, Networking and Refreshments 

Working Robots Day - Live Testing in multiple environments at Riseholme*, likely to include: Polytunnel - Strawberries (human-robot safety and autonomy tests); Garden - Field vegetables and arable crops(mobility and data collection tests with ground-based robots); Glasshouse and soft fruits (manipulation tests for robotic arms). Followed by Lunch and Networking (food and drinks provided), Panel/invited speakers of interest across multiple stakeholder groups (commercial growers, roboticists, investors, funders, policy/regulatory experts) and Round-Table Discussions with attendees across stakeholder groups.
