TreeSense has developed TreeSense Pulse, a wearable sensor that monitors the water balance and health of urban trees by measuring electrical resistance in the xylem. This technology enables precise, demand-based irrigation strategies that enhance tree vitality and resource efficiency in response to climate-induced drought stress.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Urban trees face increasing drought stress due to climate change, leading to reduced vitality and requiring resource-intensive irrigation. Traditional methods of monitoring tree health are often imprecise and fail to provide real-time data for effective, demand-based irrigation strategies.
Solution
TreeSense offers a wearable sensor, TreeSense Pulse, that continuously monitors the water balance and overall health of urban trees. By measuring electrical resistance in the xylem, the sensor provides insights into the tree's hydration status, enabling early detection of drought stress. This data-driven approach allows for the implementation of precise, demand-based irrigation strategies, optimizing water usage and promoting tree vitality. The TreeSense Cloud platform aggregates data from multiple sensors, providing a comprehensive overview of tree health across an entire urban landscape.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes city planners, urban foresters, landscape architects, and environmental researchers responsible for managing and maintaining the health of urban trees.
Features
- Wearable sensor that measures electrical resistance in the xylem to determine tree hydration levels
- Real-time monitoring of tree water balance and early detection of drought stress
- Wireless data transmission to the TreeSense Cloud platform for centralized data management
- Cloud-based analytics and visualization tools for assessing tree health trends
- Integration with irrigation systems for automated, demand-based watering
- Customizable alerts and notifications for proactive intervention
- Durable and weather-resistant design for long-term deployment in urban environments
- Additional sensors available for monitoring soil moisture (TreeSense FDR), tree growth (TreeSense Dendro), and water availability in the soil (TreeSense Watermark)