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Sid Shaikh, Chief Technology Officer at Fieldwork Robotics
In this episode of The Techne Connect, Sid Shaikh, CTO at Fieldwork Robotics, discusses how his team is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges — automating the delicate process of raspberry picking.
Sid shares how Fieldwork’s robots are designed to handle soft fruit with precision, consistency, and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and reducing waste across farms worldwide. He explains the technical and commercial complexities behind developing robotics for unpredictable environments, including control software, machine learning, mechanical systems, and vision technology.
He also reflects on his career journey through industries such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, and consumer goods before leading large-scale automation projects at Ocado, where his team grew from one to 140 engineers and built a fully automated warehouse system operating 3,000 robots. Sid offers insight into recruiting and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams, the importance of cross-functional learning, and the realities of introducing robotics into real-world environments. Finally, he highlights how Fieldwork Robotics is combining technical innovation, sustainability, and commercial impact to redefine the future of agricultural automation.
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From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.
Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.
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By Techne StudiosIn this episode of The Techne Connect, Sid Shaikh, CTO at Fieldwork Robotics, discusses how his team is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges — automating the delicate process of raspberry picking.
Sid shares how Fieldwork’s robots are designed to handle soft fruit with precision, consistency, and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and reducing waste across farms worldwide. He explains the technical and commercial complexities behind developing robotics for unpredictable environments, including control software, machine learning, mechanical systems, and vision technology.
He also reflects on his career journey through industries such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, and consumer goods before leading large-scale automation projects at Ocado, where his team grew from one to 140 engineers and built a fully automated warehouse system operating 3,000 robots. Sid offers insight into recruiting and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams, the importance of cross-functional learning, and the realities of introducing robotics into real-world environments. Finally, he highlights how Fieldwork Robotics is combining technical innovation, sustainability, and commercial impact to redefine the future of agricultural automation.
The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧
Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.
From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.
Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.
Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.