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Applications Open: Automation and Robotics Accelerator Programme 2025

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Bridging the gap:

Automation challenges and opportunities in UK agriculture

4 December, MTC Coventry

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Hosted at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), this third ARRNet knowledge exchange event explores how robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) are transforming UK agriculture. It brings together experts, innovators, and policymakers to discuss regulatory gaps, business cases, and deployment strategies, with a focus on ROI, safety standards, and real-world applications. ARRNet aims to accelerate the adoption of agri-robotics by addressing regulatory barriers and advancing standards for safety and performance.

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Event Agenda

Time

Activity

9:30

Sign in and arrivals

10:00

Welcome and keynote

10:15

MTC introduction on ARRNet project

10:45

Cultivating innovation: Case studies in agricultural robotics

11:15

Coffee break

11:30

Growing together: The case of agricultural robotics network

12:00

Agriculture start up & scale up

12:30

Lunch

1:00pm

Regulating the future: Standards & policy towards agri-robotics

2:00

Panel discussion - Business justification for agri-robotics: Manufacturing perspective

3:00

Closing remarks & networking opportunies

Register for the event here

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