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Smart Stake Technology for Agriculture ID: 2023-011

An innovative system for secure and precise agricultural data collection using computed tomography and wireless technology.

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Technology Overview:

The Smart Stake technology utilizes miniaturized, wireless, low-power Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmitters equipped with soil sensors for data collection in agricultural fields. These transmitters, distributed throughout the fields, communicate with rotating receivers on irrigation booms, allowing for the precise localization of RF sources and the transmission of soil data without GPS. The system employs computed tomography and ray tracing to reconstruct volumetric maps of vegetation and measures soil temperature at various depths to estimate water content, optimizing irrigation.


Key Advantages

  • Enables precise volumetric interrogation of crops, surpassing the limitations of aerial imagery.
  • Provides comprehensive below-canopy data for improved agricultural management.
  • Enhances security with geofencing to prevent data spoofing.
  • Leverages existing irrigation infrastructure for cost-efficiency and ease of integratio

Problems Solved

  • Overcomes the limitations of aerial imagery by allowing in-depth analysis of below-canopy conditions.
  • Improves the precision of soil water content measurement for optimized irrigation.
  • Reduces the risk of data spoofing with enhanced security measures.
  • Addresses the need for cost-effective and easily integrable agricultural data collection methods.

Market Applications

  • Agricultural management for optimized water and chemical usage.
  • Precision agriculture through Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) techniques.
  • Secure data collection and monitoring in agricultural settings.
  • Integration with existing agricultural infrastructures for enhanced efficiency and sustainability.

Stage of Development

The technology is in the prototype stage, with preliminary experiments demonstrating its feasibility in an agricultural setting. Further development and refinement are needed before it can be taken to market.


Additional Information

Technology ID: 2023-011
Sell Sheet: Download the Sell Sheet here
Marketing Analysis: Link to Market Analysis here
Date Published: March 18, 2025

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