In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot Inc., takes us through the transformative role open-source farming robots are playing in small-scale agriculture. From automating backyard gardens to empowering agronomy researchers with precise tools for experimentation, FarmBot’s customizable technology is changing the way food is grown sustainably and efficiently. Rory offers valuable insights into the maker movement, the power of community-driven innovation, and the exciting possibilities AI brings to the future of farming. Don’t miss this conversation—stream it now on all major platforms to see how FarmBot is revolutionizing agriculture!

"FarmBot’s customizable features allow users to grow vegetables or even experiment with coral farming in new ways."

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot Inc., holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. A social entrepreneur and inventor, Rory founded FarmBot—an open-source farming robot transforming small-scale agriculture through automation, customization, and accessibility. With over 9 years of experience, he focuses on product development, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:43) Introduction
• (02:02) FarmBot
• (08:34) Open-source systems
• (19:13) Research & educational impact
• (26:16) FarmBot & sustainability
• (35:22) Future possibilities
• (39:30) Final Questions

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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