Tuesday, October 22nd
Co-organized by
The Open Innovation Day spotlights pioneering advancements in agricultural robotics and associated technologies, fostering collaboration between industry professionals, researchers, and students.
Empowering the Future of Agriculture
Get ready to delve into the forefront of agricultural technology innovation.
Workforce and Education Program in Ag Robotics
Build bridges between research and industry
AI – developing the datasets for automation
Crop-specific automation
Automation for precision climate smart agriculture
Open innovation projects between research institutions and industry
Ag Robotics Career Panel
Posters sessions
Technology transfer opportunities
High school robotics training and competition with the Farmbot Challenge (from training to working session, judging and prizes
Robots Parade
Networking
Registrations for schools and FFA org. with tailor-made FIRA USA experience
Research projects in Agricultural Robotics can potentially address the following topics:
All contributions in the scope of the scientific topics are welcome. Based on abstract submissions the scientific committee will select the contributions for the 10-minutes oral and/or poster presentations. The selected projects will be announced in the official program of the event. For projects not selected for presentation, you will have the ability to present your project in the posters area. Poster and presentation submissions that are accepted will be guaranteed complimentary registration for the entire conference. All presentations will be recorded and broadcast after the event on FIRA USA website.
STEP 1 (Extended)
May 14 to July 31 - SPECIAL EXTENSION TO AUGUST 12
Call for Abstract/Applications online
April to July, 2024
STEP 2
13th to 20th
Selection
August, 2024
STEP 3
20th
Unveiling of selected projects
August, 2024
Explore the cutting-edge work being done by university students in the world of agricultural technology with the Farm Robotics Challenge. Winners will showcase their engineering, computer science, agronomic, and fabrication abilities by designing a novel farm robot using the Farm-ng platform.
This competition is organized by The VINE and Farm-ng, and supported by Beck's Hybrids, the California Tomato Research Institute, AI Institute for Next Gen Food Systems (AIFS), and Farms Food Future (F3) Innovation.
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TUES 22
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Waite Hall - Main stage
Panel discussions
Speakers
Wed 23
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Waite Hall - Main stage
Panel discussions
THURS 24
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Waite Hall - Main stage
Panel discussions
TUES 22
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Waite hall - Main stage
Lightning Talks
Description
#1. Detection of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Using Drone-Mounted Hyperspectral Imaging by Eve LaRoche Pinel - CSU Fresno
#3. Adaptation of Agricultural Robots for Production of Root and Bulb Vegetables by Geoff Faringtosh - University of Guelph
#4. Intelligent weed management: innovative identification and eco-friendly control by Kioumars Ghamkar - AgResearch
THURS 24
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The plaza
Panel discussions
Speakers
Kevin Boyle Director of Organizational & Workforce Development Equitable Food Initiative
Mary Kimball Co-founder Center for Land-Based Learning
Andrea Tinajero Ag-Tech Sales Manager & Robotics Project Manager Farm-NG
Nicole Jansen Regional Manager Blue Diamond Growers
Cody Jacobsen Director of Ag Innovation Merced College
TUES 22
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Waite hall - Main stage
Panel discussions
Speakers
TUES 22
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Waite hall - Main stage
Lightning Talks
#1. Towards dexterous manipulation in orchards by Joe Davidson - Oregon State University
#.2 Robotic arm for autonomous biotic and abiotic stress detection in tree crops by Mehrad Mortazavi - UC Merced
#.3 Robotic Bamboo Propagation for Accelerated Co2 Sequestration and Biomass Generation by Bryant Beeler - FiveBeeTech
#4. AI Innovations in Agriculture: From Harvesting to Precision Weed Management by Hovannes Kulhanjian - CSU Fresno
Description
#1. Towards dexterous manipulation in orchards by Joe Davidson - Oregon State University
#.2 Robotic arm for autonomous biotic and abiotic stress detection in tree crops by Mehrad Mortazavi - UC Merced
#.3 Robotic Bamboo Propagation for Accelerated Co2 Sequestration and Biomass Generation by Bryant Beeler - FiveBeeTech
#4. AI Innovations in Agriculture: From Harvesting to Precision Weed Management by Hovannes Kulhanjian - CSU Fresno
TUES 22
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ag Floral Building - Expo zone 2
Posters session
Description
Posters presentation on cutting edge advancements in Ag robotics.
Regular Rate
& Exhibitors
Special rates
Growers, Journalists & Students