
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.
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 |
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