Are you interested in the latest developments in scientific and industrial research and development in the field of agricultural robotics? Join us in Biddinghuizen on 16 September 2026 and get insight into four main themes shaping the future of the field.
Main themes
What you’ll dive into
Programme Overview – 16 September 2026
| 9:30 am – 11 am | Session #1: Using Robots and intelligent implements for crop management |
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| Expert Keynote 30 min | |
| Marilys Pradel – INRAE (15 min) | Design and Evaluation of Robot-Assisted Agroecological Cropping Systems: Insights and Limitations from the Ninsar Project |
| Eva Ampe – Inagro (15 min) | AGROBOCONNECT: Implementing weeding robotics in real farming conditions |
| Marcel Vroom – npk – strategic product innovation (15 min) | Autonomous AI-Driven Disease Detection and Biostimulant Integration for Sustainable Rose Cultivation |
| Nouriddin Asfour – INRAE (15 min) | Planning for Manipulation in Natural Deformable Environments |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Session #2: Environmental recognition and synthetic environment generation for learning and decision-making |
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| Expert Keynote 30 min | Marija Popovic – TU Delf |
| Camille HAREL / Pauline MANGIN – ARVALIS (15 min) | Autonomous robotic weeding in arable farming: insights from fi eld deployment and multi-criteria assessment |
| Jochen Hemming – Wageningen University & Research (15 min) | Virtual apple orchard generation to develop, test, and validate AI driven tree scouting and robotic harvesting |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Session #3: Safety development liability and standards for agricultural robots |
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| Expert Keynote 30 min | Simon Sayegh – ROBAGRI – GDRA Alexis Frizot – INRAE Semantic mapping for safe navigation |
| Alexis Frizot – INRAE | Semantic mapping for safe navigation in agriculture |
| Fedde S ijbrandij – Wageningen University & Research | Trusted Positioning and Data Chains for Agricultural: The HASHTAG Approach |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30pm | Session #4: Supervision and interfaces for convenient human-robot interaction with robots |
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| Expert Keynote 30 min | Simon Sayegh – ROBAGRI – GDRA Alexis Frizot – INRAE Semantic mapping for safe navigation |
| Pieter van Dalfsen – Wageningen University & Research | Evaluation of the use of Treescout camera as a tool for fruit load crop management in apple orchards |
| Dr. ir. Joep Tummers Wageningen University & Research | Are Farmers Ready for Robots? A Market Study on Digital Maturity and Technology Adoption in Agriculture |
About the workshop
A platform for collaboration in agricultural robotics
The Scientific & R&D Workshop 2026 highlights cutting-edge developments in agricultural robotics and related technologies, creating a platform for collaboration among industry experts, researchers, and students. This special edition in the Netherlands forms part of the Agri Tech Holland event, bringing together the community to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices.
International researchers — including those from Wageningen University & Research | Vision + Robotics — will share their latest findings across all four themes.
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WUR experts in computer vision, robotics, AI and spectral imaging contribute to this programme.
Robots in the field
From precision sensing to autonomous action
Extend Your GOFAR Experience at AgroTechniek Holland
Participants of the GOFAR Scientific & R&D Workshop are invited to join the Open International Programme at AgroTechniek Holland (ATH) on 17 September 2026 in Biddinghuizen.
This international programme brings together companies, researchers, start-ups and innovation organisations from across Europe to explore the latest developments in agricultural robotics, AI, autonomous systems and smart farming. Through demonstrations, guided tours, networking activities and matchmaking sessions, participants can connect with potential business and innovation partners and discover new opportunities for international collaboration.Take extra time to further explore the future of agritech by visiting the international programme at the Smart Farming Pavilion.
A key element of the programme is the Smart Agri Connect 2026 Matchmaking Event, where participants can schedule one-to-one meetings with companies, research organisations and clusters from across Europe.👉 Register for matchmaking: Smart Agri Connect 2026
