Closing event for the research project Field Swarm® Ecosystem
November 9, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | TU Dresden, Bergstraße 120, Dresden
Together.
Autonomous.
Shaping the future.
Experience the results of the FELDSCHWARM® ecosystem research project live: autonomous agricultural technology, intelligent machine networking and swarm management in practical application.
Networked agricultural technology in action
How can autonomous machines work together on agricultural land in the future? How can field robots, tractors, implements, sensors, and digital systems be networked across manufacturers?
At the closing event of the FELDSCHWARM® Ecosystem research project, we will showcase the solutions that have emerged from the project – and bring them directly to the field.
In addition to a review of the key findings, the event will primarily focus on live demonstrations, concrete technological solutions, and a look into the future. At the same time, it offers a platform for professional exchange, new contacts, and future partnerships.
PROJECT REVIEW
Key results and insights from the FELDSCHWARM® ecosystem
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Experience networked and autonomous agricultural technology in practical use
OUTLOOK & TRANSFER
What happens next and what opportunities arise from the developed solutions?
NETWORKS
A space for exchange, new contacts and future partnerships
Program
11:30 am - Get-together & Reception
Arrive, exchange ideas and have initial conversations over finger food.
12:00 PM - Welcome
Speaker: Mr. Damme
12:05 PM - Welcome address from Saxony's economic development agency
Speaker: Dr. Scholta
12:10 pm - Presentation of the project and the partners
Speakers: Mr. Damme / Prof. Herlitzius
12:30 PM - The FIELD SWARM® ecosystem in practice
Overview of the developed solutions and introduction to the subsequent practical demonstration.
Speaker: Project Manager
1:30 p.m. – Break & Transfer to the Demonstration Area
Coffee and snacks are available. The demonstration area is about a two-minute walk away.
Highlight
2:15 PM – FIELD SWARM® live on the field
Now research becomes practice: On the demonstration area, we showcase key technologies and solutions of the FELDSCHWARM® ecosystem in combination.
Presentation of the machines and solutions
Automation of field robots and TIM tractors
Demonstration of swarm management
Process and environmental sensors
Swarm monitoring using drones and VR glasses
Machine demonstration
A swarm mission is planned and then carried out in practice. A tractor and field robot work together on an area.
3:30 PM – Transfer & Break
Return to the presentation room for coffee and snacks.
4:00 PM – Solutions in detail
After the practical demonstration, we will delve deeper into the technologies and results of the project.
The focus is on:
Autonomy and machine automation
Simulation and predictive maintenance
Environmental monitoring
Process quality and process monitoring
Speaker: Project Manager
5:15 PM – Outlook
Speaker: Mr. Sagemüller
5:25 PM – Closing remarks
Speaker: Prof. Herlitzius
From 5:30 pm – Viewing of further exhibits
Experience research. Discuss solutions. Shape the future.
The closing event brings together project partners, researchers, industry representatives, and interested parties. Take this opportunity to experience the developed technologies live, talk to the participating experts, and learn more about the next steps of the FELDSCHWARM® ecosystem.
Secure your participation now!
Participation is only possible after registration.
When? November 9, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Where? TU Dresden – Institute of Natural Product Technology, Bergstraße 120, 01069 Dresden
About the RUBIN – Alliance Field Swarm® Ecosystem
The Feldschwarm® ecosystem alliance has consisted of the following research partners since 2021: Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Dresden University of Technology – Chair of Agricultural Systems Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, Chair of Technical Design and Leipzig University – Institute for Business Informatics, as well as the following industry partners: BITSz electronics GmbH, Eidam Landtechnik GmbH, Estino GmbH, Hydrive Engineering GmbH, Indikar Individual Karosseriebau GmbH, LACOS GmbH, Lemken GmbH & Co. KG and Reichhardt GmbH Steuerungstechnik.
The RUBIN funding program, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, supports and improves strategic collaboration between companies, universities, and research institutions. In particular, regional business alliances develop innovations with high application potential.
The Feldschwarm® Ecosystem project is considered one of the most important current agricultural engineering projects for securing future global food security and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research with a total budget of €15 million, covering 70% of the costs.
