The startup has developed a robotic coconut sap tapping device that utilizes artificial intelligence and solar energy to automate the extraction process. This technology addresses the labor shortage in coconut farming by reducing manual labor requirements and increasing sap collection efficiency.
Funding
$250K 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 coconut sap extraction is a labor-intensive process, requiring skilled tappers to climb trees multiple times daily, posing safety risks and limiting scalability. The scarcity of skilled manpower hinders the production of neera and its value-added products, impacting the income of farmers.
Solution
NAVA Design & Innovation addresses this challenge with "SAPER," an AI-powered, solar-energy-driven robotic device that automates coconut sap extraction. SAPER reduces the need for manual tree climbs, increasing tapper productivity and minimizing safety risks. The device finely slices the sap, collecting it through a pipe connected to a ground-level tank, ensuring contamination-free collection. Integrated sensors monitor sap flow and inflorescence maturity, while a mobile app provides real-time notifications to farm managers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes coconut farmers, neera producers, and agricultural businesses seeking to improve sap extraction efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enhance worker safety.
Features
- AI-powered robotic arm for automated sap extraction
- Solar-powered operation with integrated battery for sustainable energy use
- Mobile app for remote monitoring and control
- Integrated sensors to optimize sap extraction and monitor inflorescence maturity
- Centralized closed collection technology for contamination-free sap collection
- Patented technology in 28 major coconut-producing countries
- Reduces tree climbs from 270 times to just 2 times per inflorescence
- Increases tapper productivity by up to 72 times