Modern agriculture is undergoing a technological transformation. Labor shortages, the need for precision in field operations, and the search for sustainable solutions are increasingly putting robotic technologies in the spotlight, making them essential for boosting efficiency.
At the leading end-user conference for spray drone technology — Spray Drone End User Conference 2025, held in Mobile, Alabama (USA), Futurology presented the solutions of one of the world’s most innovative robotics manufacturers — Unitree Robotics.
Despite the rapid development of agtech, physical work in the fields remains demanding, seasonal, and unattractive for younger generations. This is where robotics is no longer just a trend but a response to a systemic problem.
One of the growing challenges for the agricultural sector is attracting young people to farming. On the one hand, agrodrones have already become a tool for transformation: they inspire the younger generation to invest their skills, time, and knowledge into building new businesses, jobs, and educational programs in rural areas. However, the complexity of fieldwork still presents a major barrier. And robotics — from autonomous carriers to humanoid assistants — is the factor that can make farm work more accessible, safer, and appealing to young professionals.
"On the one hand, spray drones have already become a powerful tool for attracting youth to the ag sector. They create career paths and business opportunities in rural areas. But on the other hand — fieldwork remains difficult. And here, robotics — especially solutions from Unitree — opens up new horizons. We see how they can become the next step in automating agricultural production," emphasized Valerii Iakovenko, co-founder of Futurology.
Quadruped robots, humanoids, and modular platforms from Unitree sparked strong interest among practitioners and tech experts. The key question: how can robotic platforms simplify operations with spray drones and other agricultural machinery — from supporting logistics and harvesting to assisting in drone maintenance?
"Today, robotics is at the same stage that spray drones were 11 years ago. The ideal use cases are still being formed, but the potential is already obvious. Unitree robots open the door to creating new automation scenarios in agriculture — both for large enterprises and individual farms. We're building ecosystems where robots complement human labor, solve challenges, and drive interest in technology," Iakovenko added.
Agriculture is a critical infrastructure element in any society — especially in the U.S. That’s why it's essential to support the sector with advanced tools. These solutions not only expand farmers' technical capabilities but also open up opportunities for developing new mechanisms, behavioral patterns, and software for tasks that previously required human labor. As an authorized distributor of Unitree Robotics in the U.S., Futurology is already working on adapting these solutions to meet the needs of farmers.
"In the near future, we’ll see the first examples of mobile robots being used in agriculture. And Futurology, as a solution integrator, is actively working to scale these technologies into farmers’ daily practice," summarized Valerii Iakovenko.
Futurology’s participation in the Spray Drone End User Conference 2025 not only demonstrated the company’s technological direction but also reaffirmed its leadership in shaping an innovative ecosystem for the agriculture sector of the future — automated, efficient, and attractive for a new generation of farmers.
Futurology extends its gratitude to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University for organizing the event and supporting the promotion of new approaches in modern agricultural automation.
