Upside Robotics is an Agri-Tech startup founded in 2024 in Waterloo, Ontario, dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices through AI and autonomous robotics. Our flagship product, “The Maize Runner”, is an AI-powered autonomous robot engineered for precision crop management. The robot optimally delivers fertilizers on a weekly schedule with a precision that reduces waste by 50-75%, saving farmers on inputs while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The Maize Runner is equipped with multiple sensors and gathers real-time data on crop and soil conditions enabling proactive treatments.