Agricultural Technology Research Program - GTRI

04/16/2026

The Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division in GTRI was pleased to support Robotics Demo Day at Georgia Tech. The team hosted 30+ middle and high school students and shared demonstrations of a variety of projects from poultry applications to train inspection.

03/27/2026

Great Poultry Times article highlighting some of the work being done through ATRP and with partners at UGA on thinking about and designing the future of poultry housing.

https://youtu.be/eI-hZTKlLCU ATLANTA — Poultry houses are a significant part of the poultry farming process. From conventional cages to free range, each housing system affects birds’ behavior and well-being differently. However, a team of engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology are wo...

02/05/2026

It is always SUPER exciting when one of our researchers gets to share about the great work they are doing, but in this case the Poultry Science Association's "Unplucked Podcast" highlighted TWO or our team member, Daniel Sabo and Stephanie Richter. They talked about the great work they are doing in PAA Decay in processing water. Check it out https://open.spotify.com/show/4uZyqgz8tGOroPG8w8RH2H

Podcast · The Poultry Science Association · Unplucked - Stripped-down, honest discussions about poultry science. No fluff. No filter. Just real, transparent, and topical conversations about the science, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the poultry industry. Unplucked goes beyond the headlines...

11/24/2025

Celebrating great news from GTRI's Promotion Celebration!🎉

• Stephen Balakirsky was reappointed as a Regents’ Researcher
• Also promoted were Christopher Heist (Senior Research Scientist), Judy Song (Principal Research Engineer), and Stephanie Richter (Senior Research Scientist)

Proud of the leadership and impact they bring to ATRP and GTRI.

11/17/2025

Fall is underway at ATRP, and our teams are deep into a new season of research and innovation! The Food Processing Technology Building remains the hub for our work in automation, food safety, and sustainable processing technologies.

Want to learn more or plan a visit? Head here! https://atrp.gatech.edu/contact

11/03/2025

We’re counting down to the 2025 Georgia Food Safety Conference — happening this week in Atlanta!

Join food safety professionals, researchers, and industry leaders for two days of collaboration, learning, and insight into the latest developments shaping Georgia’s food industry.

📍 GTRI Headquarters, Atlanta
🗓️ November 5–6, 2025
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-georgia-food-safety-conference-tickets-1458541911119?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/20/2025

We’re proud to co-host Day 1 of the 2025 Georgia Food Safety Conference — the Georgia Food Safety Regulatory Symposium — on November 5 at GTRI Headquarters in Atlanta.

This annual forum brings together leaders from manufacturing, government, and academia to share insights and regulatory updates shaping the future of food safety!

ATRP researchers, Chris Heist and Yu Hang He, will present on behalf of GTRI, followed by Konrad Ahlin speaking at the Georgia Association for Food Protection session on November 6.

📍 GTRI Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
🗓️ November 5–6, 2025
🔗 Register in our bio!

10/15/2025

Our ATRP team had a great time volunteering at Poultry World in Perry, GA on October 3rd! This long-standing exhibit at the Georgia National Fair offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and share how technology is shaping the future of poultry production.

10/13/2025

🎧 Don't miss ATRP's Walker Byrnes on PSA's podcast, Unplucked!

Walker explains how Embodied AI and flexible robotics are completely redefining the possibilities in poultry science research. His insights highlight the critical role of this cutting-edge AI in transforming how the field works, moves, and thinks.

🔗 Listen to the full episode now: [https://unpluckedpodcast.podbean.com/e/how-are-ai-robotics-different/]

10/01/2025

ATRP researcher Dan Sabo presented at Wayne-Sanderson Farms’ annual QA manager meeting, highlighting his work on PAA decay and efficacy in processing environments. Proud to see our research making an impact in the industry!

09/29/2025

Looking back at last year’s Poultry World🐓—and we can’t wait to be back this Friday, Oct. 3! Come find us at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, GA and learn more about ATRP’s research.