Welcome to the Challenge
Are you ready to help shape the future of farming? This competition was born from a bold vision: to spark students’ curiosity, drive innovation, and empower growers to overcome real-world challenges through the power of AI, automation, and robotics.
Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible in agriculture and building a community of changemakers committed to feeding the world sustainably. No matter who you are, a student eager to make a difference, a professor guiding the next generation, a university leader, a business innovator, or simply someone passionate about agriculture and technology, you belong here.
Watch the video below to discover the inspiration behind our mission and hear first-hand stories from participants who are shaping the next generation of agriculture.
Join us, and be part of the revolution transforming the future of farming!
Prizes & Awards
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The Farm Robotics Challenge isn't just about innovation and learning; it's also about rewarding your hard work and creativity. We have an array of prizes designed to recognize excellence in various aspects of the competition. The 2026 competition will award over $50,000 in prizes to our participants.
The award categories are below:
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Best in show! Awarded to the team that builds the most innovative and commercially viable project.
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Awarded to the team that best utilizes the Amiga Robot platform for their project.
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Awarded to the team best utilizes and advances AI capabilities.
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Awarded to the team that best meets the needs of the small holder farmer.
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Awarded to the team that excels in creating a design that has a clear impact on environmental sustainability.
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Our aim is to build a community of innovators and that is why a selection of teams will be invited to attend and present their projects at FIRA-USA (October 2026). FIRA (International Forum for Robotics and Automation) is North America’s leading ag tech conference. Travel stipends will be awarded to encourage conference participation and networking.