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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.

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 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 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

"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

"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

Burcab Farms

"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

Burcab Farms

"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

Burcab Farms

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.

PRODUCT

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

Compact, All-Season Design

22″ wide to fit between 30″ corn rows, enabling in-season application without crop damage.

Autonomous Refill System

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

Long-Duration Power

10-hour battery life with a 60-minute full recharge for continuous operation.

High Field Coverage

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

Real-Time Crop Intelligence

Multiple onboard sensors for crop monitoring and real-time data insights.

Compact, All-Season Design

22″ wide to fit between 30″ corn rows, enabling in-season application without crop damage.

Autonomous Refill System

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

Long-Duration Power

10-hour battery life with a 60-minute full recharge for continuous operation.

High Field Coverage

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

Real-Time Crop Intelligence

Multiple onboard sensors for crop monitoring and real-time data insights.

Compact, All-Season Design

22″ wide to fit between 30″ corn rows, enabling in-season application without crop damage.

Autonomous Refill System

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

Long-Duration Power

10-hour battery life with a 60-minute full recharge for continuous operation.

High Field Coverage

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

Real-Time Crop Intelligence

Multiple onboard sensors for crop monitoring and real-time data insights.

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
Km Automated Charges: 0
2025
Km Driven: 9,500
Km Autonomous: 9,000
Km Automated Charges: 2,500+
2026 (Target)
Km Driven: 40,000
Km Autonomous: 4,000
Km Automated Charges: 10,000+

SUPPORT

FAQs

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. We also leverage multiple sources of existing data (including satellite data, yield maps and swat maps) in combination with our own data autonomously collected from ground level. This data is continuously processed through advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to determine when and how much of the fertilizer needs to be applied on a per plant basis.

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.

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.

How do robots improve fertilizer application?

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.

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.

How do robots improve fertilizer application?

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.

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.

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