Key Takeaways
- Technology Update: AROYA by Addium has launched IRRIGAIT™, an irrigation system designed for commercial cannabis cultivation.
- Dynamic Irrigation: The system adjusts water delivery every three minutes using real-time data, moving beyond traditional irrigation schedules.
- Grower-Centered Features: Includes a slider interface for grower-defined strategies and patented substrate analysis technology.
- Early Access Availability: Currently offered through an early access program.
- Efficiency Goals: Aims to support consistent yields, improve resource use, and simplify operational processes.
IRRIGAIT™ Overview
AROYA (Profile) by Addium has announced IRRIGAIT™, an irrigation system for commercial cannabis growers that introduces an intent-based approach to water management. The system replaces fixed schedules and setpoints with dynamic, real-time irrigation adjustments, aiming to improve cultivation outcomes and resource efficiency.
Features and Approach
The IRRIGAIT system is built around the Absolute Steering Index™, a scale that allows growers to define strategies using a simple 1-10 slider. This input guides autonomous irrigation adjustments every three minutes, informed by real-time data collected from AROYA’s substrate sensor technology.
Key Features:
- Intent-Based Operation: Simplifies irrigation decisions by aligning actions with grower-defined goals.
- Real-Time Optimization: Adjusts water delivery based on substrate and runoff data to meet crop needs.
- Field Capacity Analysis: Utilizes patented technology to optimize irrigation for specific crops.
- Data Transparency: Logs all irrigation data and decisions within the AROYA platform for review.
- Safety Mechanisms: Includes systems to maintain operations during potential disruptions.
Aimed Benefits
IRRIGAIT is designed to address challenges in traditional irrigation systems by providing real-time adaptability and standardized crop steering. Its features are intended to support consistent yields, improve water use efficiency, and simplify operational complexities for growers.
Early Access Program
The system is currently available through an early access program for commercial growers. This initiative aims to provide participants with an opportunity to evaluate the system’s effectiveness and suitability for their operations.
