While headlines promise fully autonomous farms, the real story of AI and robotics in CEA is more nuanced—and more practical. This free webinar will explore the current state of automation in controlled environment agriculture, including what's already working in the field, what's on the horizon, and how growers can prepare now.
Based on content from the upcoming Best Practice Guide on AI & Robotics, developed through the CEA Accelerator in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, this session offers attendees a grounded look at integrating automation in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, grower expertise.
Topics include how AI-enhanced climate controls are improving performance, the role of collaborative robots (cobots) in current operations, what makes automation projects successful—or not, and real-world examples of smart investments and scalable strategies.
Featured speakers include Dr. Shreyas Kousik, an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech, and Dr. Kendra Armstrong, the CEO and Co-Founder of Crop Convergence. The discussion will be moderated by Rob Eddy, a Horticulturist from the Resource Innovation Institute.
This webinar is designed for CEA operators, tech providers, facility designers, and anyone exploring how to apply automation with confidence and clarity.
The webinar takes place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and will run from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. If you wish to register you can do so at the link here.
For more information:
Resource Innovation Institute
www.resourceinnovation.org