AI in greenhouse horticulture
The future of greenhouse horticulture is increasingly shaped by data, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. At Tomatoworld, we bring these developments together in practice.
As an independent field lab, we test, validate, and demonstrate AI applications in an operational tomato greenhouse. Together with companies, research institutions, and startups, we investigate how AI can contribute to more sustainable, efficient, and autonomous cultivation.
From plant feedback and camera technology to autonomous robots and digital twins: at Tomatoworld, tomorrow’s AI is being tested today.
From data to smart decisions
A modern greenhouse generates large amounts of data every day. Sensors measure factors such as climate, irrigation, plant health, and energy consumption.
AI helps convert this data into actionable insights and predictions. This enables growers to make more informed decisions and further automate processes.
Applications being researched within Tomatoworld include:
- Plant feedback and biosignals
- Disease and pest detection using cameras
- Autonomous irrigation strategies
- Harvesting and crop robots
- Digital twins
- Predictive models for crop optimization
AI Projects in practice
Within Tomatoworld, various partners are working on innovative AI applications.
AI observes
Plants are continuously monitored using cameras and image analysis. AI can detect anomalies, diseases, or growth patterns before they are visible to the human eye.
AI understands
By combining plant feedback, sensor data, and climate data, new insights into the plant’s needs emerge. This allows for more precise control of the cultivation process.
AI acts
Autonomous systems and robots are increasingly performing tasks independently in the greenhouse. Examples include harvesting, monitoring, or supporting cultivation decisions.
Testing site for AI solutions
Tomatoworld offers companies and research institutions a unique environment for testing AI solutions in a realistic greenhouse setting.
Available facilities:
- Operational tomato greenhouse
- Extensive sensor network
- Data infrastructure
- Data Lab and Robolab
- Demonstration and visitor facilities
- International visibility within the greenhouse horticulture sector
We support projects from proof-of-concept through to field validation.
Working Together on the Greenhouse of the Future
Tomatoworld is aangesloten bij landelijke en internationale innovatieprogramma's en werkt samen met bedrijven, kennisinstellingen, overheden en onderwijsinstellingen aan de verdere ontwikkeling van AI binnen de glastuinbouw.
Wilt u een AI-oplossing testen, demonstreren of verder ontwikkelen binnen een praktijkomgeving?
Neem contact met ons op om de mogelijkheden te bespreken.
Contact
📧 info@tomatoworld.nl
📞 +31 (0)174 612 525