The aspara Smart Grower uses the nRF52832 SoC to measure and adjust irrigation, light spectrum and intensity as well as nutrient levels, reducing grow time
Hong Kong-based Growgreen has released a smart indoor hydroponic planter for herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The ‘aspara® Smart Grower’ employs a removable water tank to automatically irrigate the plants, while LED ‘Grow Lights’ use variable light spectra and intensity to stimulate plant development at different stages of growth.
The aspara Smart Grower uses a range of sensors to detect and monitor variables important for ideal growing conditions, including humidity, light intensity, water and nutrient levels. Using Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC—and leveraging its powerful 64 MHz, 32-bit Arm® Cortex® M4 processor with floating point unit (FPU)—the planters can then calculate and make any necessary changes to these variables, to optimize growth. Compared to planting in soil, and with the aid of in-app planting programs, plants can grow 50 percent faster, according to the company.
