Tech Meets Agriculture: How Ukkö Robotics is Reshaping Farming (S1 E4)

In this episode of Femmegineering Podcast, host Hanna Abdel Hamid sits down with Katrina Jean-Laflamme, co-founder and CEO of Ukkö Robotics, to discuss the intersection of mechanical engineering, robotics, and sustainable farming. From a city girl in Montreal to a leading figure in ag-tech, Katrina shares how automation is transforming farm operations, tackling labour shortages, and making food production more efficient and sustainable.

Katrina explores the power of robotics in agriculture, how AI-driven automation reduces daily farm labor by up to 90%, and why regenerative farming is the key to the future of food production. She also offers valuable advice for women in tech and entrepreneurship, proving that with curiosity and resilience, anything is possible.

Tune in to hear about the evolution of farm automation, the role of AI in agriculture, and the journey of a female founder shaping the future of food production.