GoMicro's innovation lies in transforming a mobile phone into a powerful grain assessment tool. Developed by a team at Flinders University's Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide, this technology uses AI to analyze smartphone photos of grain samples. The GoMicro Assessor app offers a user-friendly interface for capturing and analyzing grain images, providing farmers and bulk handlers with rapid and objective quality assessments.
The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor offers an affordable, portable, and rapid solution for grain assessment. By leveraging the power of AI and mobile technology, it enables faster processing, cost savings, and preliminary assessments directly in the field or at supplier facilities. The AI models are trained on thousands of sample images, ensuring a nuanced understanding of grain quality that matches or surpasses human analysis. It can assess over 1000 lentils in less than one minute.
Key Features
The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor offers several key features that make it a valuable tool for farmers and grain handlers. The mobile app, available on both Android and iOS, provides a convenient and accessible platform for grain assessment. It utilizes AI models trained on extensive grain imagery datasets to analyze visual attributes such as size, shape, color, and ripeness, providing a comprehensive quality assessment.
One of the standout features of the GoMicro Assessor is its ability to assess over 1200 grains in a single sample. This high-volume analysis ensures a representative assessment of grain quality, providing users with a more accurate understanding of their crops. Additionally, the AI can predict the presence of crop pests and diseases, enabling proactive intervention to protect crops and minimize losses.
To ensure consistent and accurate results, GoMicro offers a patent-pending smartphone attachment and a specially designed dome. These accessories provide consistent lighting and positioning for sample photography, minimizing variability and improving the reliability of the AI analysis. The system can assess grains even when individual grains are touching each other.
Furthermore, the GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor offers rapid assessment capabilities. It can assess over 1000 lentils in less than one minute, drastically reducing the time required for quality assessment. This speed and efficiency translate to cost savings and improved decision-making for farmers and grain handlers.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| App Availability | Android and iOS |
| Analysis Method | AI-powered image analysis |
| Sample Size | Up to 1200 grains |
| Analysis Time | < 1 minute (for 1000+ lentils) |
| Lighting | Consistent lighting via dome or attachment |
| Power Source | Smartphone battery |
| Connectivity | Smartphone data connection (for AI processing) |
| Image Capture | Smartphone camera |
| Dome Material | Proprietary (for consistent lighting) |
| Dome Weight | Approximately 0.5 kg |
Use Cases & Applications
The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor has a wide range of applications in the agricultural industry. Farmers can use it for on-farm grain quality assessment, enabling them to make real-time decisions about crops and adjust machinery settings to optimize quality and reduce waste. For example, a wheat farmer can use the GoMicro Assessor to determine the optimal time to harvest their crop, ensuring maximum grain quality and yield.
Bulk handlers can use the GoMicro Assessor to enhance the accuracy of their assessments and reduce assessment time at receiving sites. By providing a rapid and objective quality assessment, the GoMicro Assessor can help bulk handlers streamline their operations and improve efficiency. For instance, a lentil processing facility can use the GoMicro Assessor to quickly assess the quality of incoming lentils, ensuring that only high-quality lentils are processed.
Suppliers can use the GoMicro Assessor to conduct preliminary assessments at their facilities, ensuring that they are providing high-quality grain to their customers. This can help suppliers build trust with their customers and maintain a competitive edge. A soy supplier, for example, can use the GoMicro Assessor to quickly assess the quality of their soy beans before shipping them to a tofu manufacturer.
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths ✅ | Weaknesses ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| Affordable and portable grain assessment solution | Requires a smartphone for operation |
| Rapid assessment capabilities, analyzing over 1000 lentils in under a minute | Accuracy depends on image quality and consistent lighting conditions |
| AI-powered analysis provides objective and consistent results | Initial dome purchase adds to the upfront cost |
| Can assess grains even when individual grains are touching each other | AI model performance may vary depending on the specific grain type and variety |
| Potential for early detection of crop pests and diseases | Subscription model expected to be introduced which may add to the cost |
Benefits for Farmers
The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor offers numerous benefits for farmers. By providing real-time grain quality assessment, it enables farmers to make informed decisions about their crops, optimizing machinery settings to improve quality and reduce waste. This can lead to significant cost savings and increased profitability. The rapid assessment capabilities of the GoMicro Assessor also save farmers time and effort, allowing them to focus on other important tasks.
Furthermore, the GoMicro Assessor can help farmers improve their grading outcomes, ensuring that they receive fair prices for their crops. By providing an objective and consistent assessment of grain quality, the GoMicro Assessor can help farmers negotiate with buyers and maximize their returns. The potential for early detection of crop pests and diseases also allows farmers to take proactive measures to protect their crops, minimizing losses and maximizing yields.
Integration & Compatibility
The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing farm operations. The mobile app is compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones, making it accessible to a wide range of users. The app can export data in standard formats, allowing integration with farm management software and other data analysis tools. This allows farmers to track grain quality over time and make data-driven decisions to improve their farming practices.
The GoMicro Assessor also complements other farm technologies, such as precision agriculture systems and yield monitoring tools. By providing real-time grain quality data, the GoMicro Assessor can enhance the insights provided by these other technologies, enabling farmers to make more informed decisions about their crops.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does this product work? | The GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor uses a smartphone app to capture images of grain samples. The app then utilizes AI models to analyze the images, assessing visual attributes like size, shape, color, and ripeness to determine grain quality. |
| What is the typical ROI? | By providing real-time grain quality assessment, the GoMicro Assessor helps farmers make informed decisions, optimize machinery settings, and improve grading outcomes, leading to cost savings and increased profitability. |
| What setup is required? | The setup involves downloading the GoMicro Assessor app on a smartphone and, optionally, attaching the patent-pending smartphone attachment or using the specially designed dome to ensure consistent lighting and positioning. |
| What maintenance is needed? | The GoMicro Assessor app receives regular updates to improve AI accuracy and add new features. The physical dome requires occasional cleaning to maintain consistent lighting conditions. |
| Is training required to use this? | The GoMicro Assessor app features a user-friendly interface that requires minimal training. However, users may benefit from understanding the principles of grain quality assessment to interpret the results effectively. |
| What systems does it integrate with? | The GoMicro Assessor app can export data in standard formats, allowing integration with farm management software and other data analysis tools. Data can be shared for collaborative decision making. |
Pricing & Availability
The GoMicro Assessor app is currently free, but a subscription model is expected to be introduced. The dome retails for approximately $330 USD. The final price may vary based on subscription level, and any potential discounts. To learn more about the GoMicro AI Grain Quality Assessor and discuss pricing and availability for your specific needs, contact us via the Make inquiry button on this page.
Support & Training
GoMicro provides comprehensive support and training resources to help users get the most out of the AI Grain Quality Assessor. These resources include online tutorials, user manuals, and FAQs. GoMicro also offers technical support via email and phone, ensuring that users can get the help they need when they need it.
