Amber Agriculture provides a wireless grain management system, the ACE AIR Kit, that utilizes CO2 sensing and laser-based inventory monitoring to track grain quality and levels in real-time. This technology eliminates the need for cumbersome cables, allowing farmers to easily install and automate their grain bin operations, thereby reducing the risk of spoilage and improving market timing.
Funding
$990.8K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional grain bin monitoring methods often rely on cumbersome, wired systems that are difficult to install and maintain, leading to unreliable data and increased labor costs for farmers. These systems may also lack the ability to detect early signs of spoilage, resulting in potential losses due to decreased grain quality and market timing.
Solution
Amber Agriculture's ACE AIR Kit offers a wireless grain management system that simplifies grain bin monitoring and automation. The system utilizes CO2 sensing technology to detect early signs of grain spoilage, providing timely alerts to prevent quality degradation. Laser-based inventory monitoring provides real-time grain level tracking, eliminating the need for manual measurements. The ACE AIR system enables farmers to remotely monitor and manage their grain bins, optimize fan operation, and improve market timing, all without the hassle of traditional wired systems.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is farmers who want to improve grain storage management, reduce labor costs, and minimize the risk of spoilage by implementing a user-friendly, wireless monitoring system.
Features
- Wireless sensors for CO2 monitoring and laser-based inventory tracking
- Real-time alerts for early detection of grain spoilage via text and push notifications
- Remote fan control with custom scheduling and automated operation based on algorithmic models
- Self-install kit compatible with various bin makes and models, eliminating the need for professional installation
- Wireless connectivity with automatic connection to the strongest carrier, eliminating the need for WiFi or hotspots
- Web-based platform for remote monitoring and management of grain bins
- Integration with existing fan setups through tailored wiring instructions