Bringing together students, innovators, and leaders in Agricultural & Environmental Engineering to create real-world impact
The Problem
Sare at a Glance
At SARE, we’ve built a proven process that transforms agricultural challenges into cutting-edge robotic solutions, ensuring innovation is not just an idea but a reality in the field. Through this framework, we tackle inefficiencies, reduce labor intensity, and pave the way for a smarter, more sustainable farming future.
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Problem Discovery
At SARE, we start by identifying the real issues farmers face—manual labor inefficiencies, water waste, low yields, and more. We engage with farmers, analyze field data, and explore pain points to ensure we're solving the right problems
Farm Scouting.
Surveys & Interviews.
Data Analysis.
Trend Monitoring
Research & Ideation
Once we understand the problem, our team dives deep into research—studying existing solutions, leveraging robotics innovations, and brainstorming fresh ideas tailored for agriculture. Our goal: merge creativity with practicality to design smarter systems for the field.
Farm Scouting.
Surveys & Interviews.
Data Analysis.
Trend Monitoring
Prototyping & Building
This is where ideas come to life. We design and build functional prototypes using advanced robotics and IoT technologies. From irrigation bots to automated harvesters, every prototype goes through iterative improvements to ensure efficiency and durability.
Farm Scouting.
Surveys & Interviews.
Data Analysis.
Trend Monitoring
Field Testing
We take our robots to real farms for testing. This allows us to gather performance data under real agricultural conditions—soil, weather, and crop variations—so we can fine-tune our systems for reliability and scalability.
Farm Scouting.
Surveys & Interviews.
Data Analysis.
Trend Monitoring
Deployment & Impact
Our robots are deployed where they matter most—on farms, solving real challenges. We measure impact through improved productivity, reduced labor costs, and sustainable farming practices, ensuring our work translates into tangible results for communities.
Farm Scouting.
Surveys & Interviews.
Data Analysis.
Trend Monitoring
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