Latest News from Upside Robotics Pre-Order the 2027 Maize RunnerHomeAboutNewsEventsCareersContactPre-OrderBLOGLatest News from Upside RoboticsFeaturedFeaturedFeb 11, 2026Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn cropsUpside Robotics builds lightweight autonomous robots that reduce fertilizer use in corn crops by up to 70%. The agtech startup has raised $7.5M in seed funding to scale across North America.Rebecca SzkutakFeaturedJan 29, 2026A Farmer’s Perspective on Autonomous Nutrient ApplicationAfter a season working with Upside Robotics, Don saw how daily, plant-level feeding makes true 4R nutrient management possible. The robots evolved quickly in real fields and now deliver nutrients at the right rate, time, and place across the entire season.Don J. BenderPress ArticlesPress Article12 FEB 2026Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn cropsUpside Robotics builds lightweight autonomous robots that reduce fertilizer use in corn crops by up to 70%. The agtech startup has raised $7.5M in seed funding to scale across North America.Press Article05 DEC 2025Corn fertilized weekly as needed by an autonomous robotOntario trial shows an autonomous robot applying corn nutrients weekly as needed, cutting fertilizer use while supporting soil and crop health.Press Article18 SEP 2025Nitrogen micro-dosing robots evolving quicklyUpside Robotics deploys 20 autonomous Maize Runner robots across Ontario, micro-dosing nitrogen weekly to cut fertilizer use up to 70% while maintaining corn yields.Press Article11 AUG 2025The robots have landedOntario farmers test autonomous robots for weeding and fertilizing, aiming to cut input costs, ease labour shortages, and boost yields with precision agriculture.Press Article15 NOV 2024Kitchener hub hopes to inspire a new wave of innovationUniversity of Waterloo opens the Innovation Arena in Kitchener, a new hub supporting startups in health, robotics, and advanced technology, including AI-powered agriculture solutions.Press Article16 NOV 2024Beethoven takes to the fieldUpside Robotics’ small autonomous “Beethoven” robots swarm Ontario corn fields, applying in-season fertilizer to cut inputs, labour needs, and environmental impact without reducing yields.Press Article03 OCT 2024Future of fertilizing? Little 4-wheeled robots swarm corn field in trial runSmall autonomous robots trialed in Ontario corn fields aim to cut nitrogen fertilizer use in half without reducing yields.Press Article04 OCT 2024VIDEO: Several ‘upsides’ to this autonomous farm robotUpside Robotics showcases its fully autonomous “Beethoven” swarm robot, designed to fertilize corn precisely during the season and help growers reduce input costs.Press Article12 SEP 2024Technology, innovation and what's new at Canada's Outdoor Farm ShowCanada’s Outdoor Farm Show highlights the latest farm innovation, from autonomous fertilizer robots to precision sprayers and drones reducing inputs and boosting yields.Educational ContentEducational Content25 SEP 2024Scientists' win-win solutions to global nitrogen crisis are good for the pocket and planetScientists outline 150 cost-saving, planet-friendly solutions to tackle the global nitrogen crisis, reducing pollution while improving food security and economic outcomes.Educational Content22 APR 2025Basic Information on Nutrient PollutionOverview of nutrient pollution, explaining how excess nitrogen and phosphorus affect water, air, ecosystems, human health, and the economy, with sources and solutions outlined by the EPA.Educational Content16 JAN 2023Four reasons why the world needs to limit nitrogen pollutionUNEP explains four key reasons to limit nitrogen pollution, highlighting its impacts on ecosystems, climate change, human health, and the global economy.FEATUREDNEWSLETTERResilient agriculture is national securitySign up to be the first to hear about new updatesSign UpBuilt in the Field. Tested in the Dirt.Copyright © 2026 Upside Robotics.All rights reserved.Website developed by AtravelaFollow UsLinkedInInstagramFacebookXLegalPrivacyGeneral TermsPayment TermsReservation Agreement