Napier rangatahi had a wonderful time at the PTC’s Indigenous Sparks robotic and coding workshop. Artificial intelligence and precision technology are also being used in a range of environmental initiatives. It also empowers rangatahi in future technologies, increasing their understanding of their role as kaitiaki protecting our 15000-18000km coastlines. This was the kaupapa behind PTC’s robotics day

Agri-Robotics 2025: Autonomous Machines Transforming Modern Agriculture (2026) highlights how ‘Agri-Robotics represents the convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and precision agriculture, marking one of the most significant technological shifts in farming. With global food demands increasing under the twin pressures of climate uncertainty and labor shortages, farming systems are being compelled to transform rapidly. Autonomous machines—once restricted to factory floors—are now entering open-field agriculture, promising smarter, more efficient, and sustainable farming practices.

Through the PTC’s workshop rangatahi gained some deep insight into structural thinking, recognising patterns and mathematical concepts which are essential skills for our rangatahi.