Using AI, robotics and plant science to grow better

Added on 20 June 2022

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Using AI, robotics and plant science to grow better

With the support of computer vision that captures 3D images of each and every grow module and data science, we are understanding how our production systems are interacting with our crops and how we can improve those interactions.

Tell us about yourself and your role with Iron Ox.

I am head of Plant Science here at Iron Ox and in my role, I am lucky to be surrounded by not only plants but data! I love data and at Iron Ox, we are collecting data at each and every stage of the plant's life from seed to harvest to better understand the plants. Some examples of data we collect are environmental conditions, nutrient profile, growing days, and seed density.

What are some issues with traditional farming that Iron Ox is solving?

Traditional farming is a leading contributor to climate change and unable to meet rising consumer demand. Agriculture is responsible for 70% of global water consumption, and around 92% of the total water footprint of humanity (including pollution).

Agriculture needs a technological revolution that will make it more sustainable and efficient. Iron Ox is redesigning agriculture to confront its staggering environmental impacts, and adapting farming to meet our future needs by making it a precise science that lets plants reach their full potential. We are pioneering sustainable and precise growing techniques including AI, robotics and plant science, to reduce agriculture's impact on global climate.

How does the Iron Ox system work?

Iron Ox has redesigned the entire farming process from seed to harvest. We are using robotics, custom hydroponics, AI, and plant science to give each and every plant exactly what the plant needs at the right time.

We do this by our proprietary, flexible modular architecture that uses automation that enables data capture at scale. Our greenhouses allow rapid experimentation at scale.

Iron Ox's indoor greenhouses use sunlight to provide consistently perfect growing conditions that enable us to grow delicious, fresh produce all year. Not only are our plants able to thrive in an environment that is protected from pests and changing weather conditions, but our process also allows us to reduce our impact on the environment significantly. We use fewer resources, have less waste, and grow more delicious produce.

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