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Root Inc.

Country:

Japan

Crops/Commodity Focus:

All Crops / Not Specified

Category:

Farm Management, Hardware and IoT, Capacity Building, AI, Climate Services

About

Agri-AR is a multifunctional, climate-smart mobile app developed by Root Farm, designed to improve task efficiency on small to medium-sized farms through augmented reality (AR). It addresses inefficiencies in routine agricultural operations by offering a globally unique, low-cost, and accessible AR-based digital assistant. The solution is targeted at farmers worldwide and is already commercially available and adopted in Japan.

Capabilities & Features

AR-Based Farming Guidance: Delivers real-time, visual farming support using a smartphone camera and AR overlays.

Task Optimization: Supports unoptimized, manual tasks on farms, helping with positioning, spacing, planting, and layout decisions.

Multifunctional Support: Designed for various crops and tasks, including setup for irrigation, fencing, spacing, and seeding.

Climate-Smart Design: Assists farmers in optimizing inputs, potentially reducing waste and environmental impact.

Low-Cost and Mobile-First: Accessible to farmers with smartphones, without requiring expensive machinery or hardware.

Global Applicability: Not crop-specific and adaptable to many farm sizes and types worldwide.

Progress to Date

Successfully launched in Japan, with proven commercial sales and user traction.

Available on both Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).

Recognized for its global uniqueness as an AR-driven farm management assistant.

Positioned as a low-barrier, climate-smart tool for small to medium-sized farms globally.

Developed by Root Farm, a Japanese agri-tech startup focused on blending technology and sustainability in agriculture.