Hortivation point
In the Tomatoworld greenhouse, there is a central reference point: the Hortivation Point. This point makes it possible to record the exact position of sensors, cameras and robots within the greenhouse.
In collaboration with @InnovationQuarter, @hortivation, @TNO, @let’sGrow & @30MHZ, an interesting and forward-thinking project is underway at Tomatoworld.
In modern greenhouses, an increasing number of systems are collecting all kinds of data. However, these systems often use different methods to determine their location, which makes integration complex. The Hortivation Point introduces a single shared reference, similar to the GPS coordinate system.
Using a 3D coordinate system (X, Y and Z), every system, sensor, camera or robot can indicate exactly where a measurement or action is taking place. This creates a central ‘location language’ within the greenhouse.
This is an essential step towards autonomous cultivation.
When systems use the same reference point, data and actions can be directly linked. For example, a detection by a camera can automatically trigger a targeted action by directing a robot to the correct location.
The location data is integrated into a Greenhouse Information System (GIS), which creates a digital map of the greenhouse. Within this, sensors, robots and data points are visible and interconnected.
Tomatoworld’s field lab is made possible in part by @RoboCrops, powered by a contribution from the National Growth Fund Programme Agrifood | @NXTGEN Hightech