Optimizing Farm Operations using Edge AI: with EnrichedAg
EnrichedAg partnered with Hellbender to build a field device that packages rich data collection and analysis in a rugged design for farmers looking to leverage on-edge capabilities.
Partner Profile
EnrichedAg is a technology-driven company focused on enhancing farm operations and land management through advanced data collection and analysis. Their mission is to empower farmers with the tools needed to optimize their land use and operations. By providing a proprietary device and companion application that allows farmers to collect rich datasets from their land, EnrichedAg is leading farming into a new era of data-driven decision-making.
Project Challenges
To deliver on their value proposition, enrichedAg first required a reliable hardware platform capable of surviving the harsh operating environments of commercial farms. Hellbender’s challenge was then to design and manufacture a robust data collection unit that met several demanding requirements:
- Extreme Durability:The device needed to be ruggedized to survive constant vibration, diverse weather conditions, and continuous operation with battery power while mounted on the hood of a vehicle.
- Integrated Sensing:The platform had to integrate two high-resolution cameras along with other critical sensors like GPS, IMU, and more for comprehensive data capture.
- Edge Compute & Connectivity:The system required reliable on-device compute for onboard processing and seamless connectivity with mobile phones.
- Domestic Manufacturing:EnrichedAg was eager to use a reliable, high-quality camera platform designed and manufactured entirely in the S.
Results & Recap
Working closely with enrichedAg, Hellbender engineered a completely ruggedized and integrated edge computing device that successfully met all requirements for field operation and scalability.
Key Features
- Ruggedized Integrated Design:Built to withstand the harsh environmental conditions of farm environments, including advanced thermal management for continuous operation, and to mount to several different types of farm equipment.
- Dual Camera Architecture:Combines two high-resolution cameras for rich data capture.
- Raspberry Pi CM4:Leverages the versatileCM4 for compute, providing a stable foundation for enrichedAg’s software development and end-use application.
- Connectivity:Includes robust Wi-Fi connectivity for mobile phone integration and data transmission, and ruggedized M12 outputs for setup and diagnostics.
Impact
Partnering with Hellbender enabled EnrichedAg to accelerate their path to market validation and growth. The rugged integrated platform allowed them to focus on their core competency: developing the powerful application software that deliver their true value proposition to their customers.
