Voluna
Voluna provides mobile Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) systems that measure subsurface geochemistry in real time, seeing up to one meter into the ground. The platform uses autonomous, non-invasive gamma spectroscopy to directly measure elemental composition, eliminating the need for physical sampling. Its drone-deployed Condor system enables high-resolution subsurface mapping for mineral exploration without the delays or environmental footprint of traditional methods.
- Data & Analytics
- Drones & Uncrewed Systems
- Hardware
- Artificial Intelligence
Funding
Funding not disclosed
across 1 round
FFRTFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional mineral exploration relies on manual soil sampling and slow assay laboratory results, creating significant delays between data collection and decision-making. This conventional approach is disruptive to the environment, operationally hazardous, and provides limited subsurface visibility, hampering efficient greenfield exploration and site planning.
Solution
Voluna provides mobile Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) systems that measure subsurface geochemistry in real time, seeing up to one meter into the ground. The platform uses autonomous, non-invasive gamma spectroscopy to directly measure the elemental composition of the ground, eliminating the need for physical sampling. Proprietary AI enhances the signal to deliver rapid geochemical insights, and the drone-deployed Condor system enables high-resolution subsurface mapping without the delays or footprint of traditional exploration. This Exploration as a Service model delivers faster data, smarter decisions, and leaner operations for mineral discovery projects.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mineral exploration companies and mining operators engaged in greenfield exploration, open pit planning, and tailings characterization who need faster, higher-resolution subsurface geochemical data.
Features
- Mobile NAA systems with neutron generators engineered for autonomous deployment and optimized for mineral discovery
- Direct gamma spectroscopy measurement of elemental composition down to 1 meter below the surface
- Proprietary AI signal enhancement for rapid geochemical insight generation
- Drone-deployed Condor aerial solution for high-resolution geochemical mapping
- Non-invasive and safe operation that minimizes environmental impact and operational hazards
- Pilot programs available for greenfield exploration, open pit planning, and tailings characterization