Pioneering Agri-Robotics Innovation

Bringing together students, innovators, and leaders in Agricultural & Environmental Engineering to create real-world impact

The Problem

Admist the advancement in agricultural technology, the prevalence of traditional farming methods, with thier inherent labour-intensive characteristics that hinder sustainable growth.

Sare at a Glance

From Problem to Progress. Our 5-Step Innovation Framework

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

We spot challenges before they turn into crises

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.

Farm Scouting.

Surveys & Interviews.

Surveys & Interviews.

Data Analysis.

Data Analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Trend Monitoring

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Research & Ideation

Every groundbreaking solution begins as a bold idea

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.

Farm Scouting.

Surveys & Interviews.

Surveys & Interviews.

Data Analysis.

Data Analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Trend Monitoring

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Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

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Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

Prototyping & Building

We Turn concepts into robots that work

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.

Farm Scouting.

Surveys & Interviews.

Surveys & Interviews.

Data Analysis.

Data Analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Trend Monitoring

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

Field Testing

The farm is our ultimate proving ground

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.

Farm Scouting.

Surveys & Interviews.

Surveys & Interviews.

Data Analysis.

Data Analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Trend Monitoring

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

Deployment & Impact

Innovation is only complete when farmers the feel the change

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.

Farm Scouting.

Surveys & Interviews.

Surveys & Interviews.

Data Analysis.

Data Analysis.

Trend Monitoring

Trend Monitoring

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

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Training session

Interviewing farmers at Egundungun lagos about a new type of farm machinery and irrigation methods

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