Reduce your farming costs with AI robots

Feed the crop what it needs, when it needs it,  without overapplying or overcompacting using Upside robots. Better yields, lower costs, healthier soil. Currently available for corn.

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THE PROBLEM

Agriculture is being asked to do more with tools that haven’t kept up

Farmers are under pressure to increase yields, reduce input costs, and meet environmental expectations - all at the same time. But the tools they rely on were designed for scale, not precision.

  • Uniformity Fails
    Every field is different, but inputs are applied the same. Uniform passes ignore real conditions and create imbalance. Some areas get too much, others not enough, wasting inputs and limiting yields.

  • Data Gaps
    Decisions are made using infrequent passes and old averages. Only 6–8 meaningful signals exist each year. Farmers are forced to react instead of manage.

  • Soil Damage
    Heavy machines compress soil deep below the surface. Roots struggle to grow, and water can’t move freely. The damage builds season after season, reducing long-term soil health.

  • Rising Costs
    Inputs, fuel, labor, and equipment get more expensive. Over-application wastes money and increases pressure. Farmers absorb the risk when conditions change.

PRODUCT

Our first live-in field robot: Designed and built with top maize farmers

01 Compact, All-Season Design
22″ wide to fit between 30″ corn rows, enabling in-season application without crop damage.

02 Autonomous Refill System
50L / 13 gal tank that refills automatically at the base station when levels run low.

03 Long-Duration Power
10-hour battery life with a 60-minute full recharge for continuous operation.

04 High Field Coverage
Covers approximately 1 acre per hour, ideal for managing up to 100 acres per week.

05 Real-Time Crop Intelligence
Multiple onboard sensors for crop monitoring and real-time data insights.

TECHNOLOGY

Our robots are designed for growers

Whether you’re pushing yield limits or protecting margins, Upside Robotics fits your operation without adding complexity. Built by people who understand farming — not just software.

Cost Savings
Cut nitrogen use by up to 70% across all soil types, saving corn growers up to $150 per acre while maintaining performance.

Better Yields
Make every dollar count by delivering nutrients exactly when needed, supporting healthier, more resilient crop growth.

Healthier Soil
Use a 150-pound lightweight robot to reduce compaction, eliminate nitrogen leaching, cut N₂O emissions, and support soil biology.

Targeted Feeding
Nutrients are applied in small, precise doses based on plant demand, reducing waste while supporting consistent growth and long-term soil health.

Real-Time Intelligence
Proprietary algorithms combine live soil, weather, and crop-stage data to continuously adjust application rates, timing, and placement.

Row-Level Navigation
Robots follow crop rows with high accuracy, adapting paths in real time while covering up to 100 acres per unit without soil compaction.

Dynamic Application
Nutrient mix and volume change on the go, responding to field variability and plant needs instead of fixed schedules.

Autonomous Operation
Solar-powered robots recharge, refill, and redeploy automatically, enabling 24/7 operation even in remote fields.

Sustainable Outcomes
Precision application reduces nitrogen loss, lowers emissions, protects soil structure, and supports healthier long-term soil biology.

APPROACH

Iterated in the field, season after season

Each design change comes from what worked and what didn’t in real farms.

Gen 1
February 2024

Gen 2
May 2024

Gen 3
August 2024

Gen 4
March 2025

Gen 5
Coming Soon - April 2026

GROWTH

Metrics

Operating across 3,000 corn acres. Currently in Ontario, Canada.

  • 2024
    Km Driven: 872
    Km Autonomous: 0.05
    Automated Charges and Refills: 0

  • 2025
    Km Driven: 10,500
    Km Autonomous: 10,000
    Automated Charges: 2,500+

  • 2026 (Target)
    Km Driven: 40,000
    Km Autonomous: 40,000
    Automated Charges: 10,000+

TESTIMONIALS

Farmers are

seeing the upside

"If you can feed the corn what it needs and gain yield — that’s a no-brainer. This technology hasn’t even touched the tip of the iceberg of what it can do."

Don
Benderbrook Farms

"If we can’t control the weather, we can control when the nitrogen goes on around the weather — working with Mother Nature instead of fighting her."

Joe
Lang's Farm

"Over time, robots and humans are going to be working together in farming. As we scale down equipment and reduce compaction, automation will play a big role in the future of agriculture."

Chris
Bercab Farms

SUPPORT

FAQs

01 How do robots improve fertilizer application?
By delivering fertilizer directly to the plant roots on demand, our robots ensure maximum uptake, reducing waste and environmental impact.

02 Are these robots suitable for all farm sizes?
Yes, our scalable solution works for any farm size, from small family-run farms to large agricultural operations. For larger fields, multiple robots can be used together to cover more area.

03 What about the costs and ROI?
Our cost structure is designed for a return on investment in less than a year, making it an economically viable option for farmers.