AEROBOTICS, precise fruit sizes with TrueFruit

5 October 2024

Aerobotics is presenting TrueFruit, a next-generation AI-powered tool that transforms the way growers and marketers manage fruit production and marketing, from pre-harvest to post-harvest, at the show.

In the dynamic field of agriculture, precision and efficiency are key. Aerobotics is proud to introduce TrueFruit, a next-generation AI-powered tool that transforms the way growers and marketers manage fruit production and marketing, from pre-harvest to post-harvest. Leveraging advanced smartphone imagery combined with powerful AI algorithms, TrueFruit enables accurate fruit sizing and grading on farms and warehouses at a scale that manual methods cannot match.

TrueFruit enables growers to get accurate information on fruit size and quality through easy-to-use smartphone technology. This data allows them to make informed decisions about harvesting, packing and distribution, optimising time to market and reducing waste.

Key features of TrueFruit:

- Ease: Use your smartphone to capture images of your fruit on the tree or in containers. Our AI analyses these images to provide reliable size and quality assessments.

- Speed: Size fruit up to 5 times faster than traditional methods.

- Yield forecasting: Use predictive growth curves to forecast your calibres and prepare your marketing programmes.

- Integrated data platform: Access all your yield data through an intuitive interface. Monitor fruit quality, track growth trends and forecast future yields with ease.

Data sharing: Easily share crucial yield data with fruit marketing agencies and stakeholders throughout the season, keeping everyone informed and aligned with your operational strategies.

TrueFruit is designed to fit your operations, whether you run a small family farm or a large agricultural enterprise. By providing detailed and practical information, TrueFruit not only improves your operational efficiency, but also promotes sustainable farming practices.

More than 200 farmers in 14 countries around the world rely on TrueFruit to improve their decision-making. See first-hand how TrueFruit technology can transform your operations. Visit us at Fruit Attraction Madrid on stand ID05 for a live demonstration and to discuss how TrueFruit can be customised to meet your unique needs.

TrueFruit is not limited to fruit size; it is your gateway to the most detailed and accurate yield data analysis available, designed to provide you with clear and actionable forecasts. More exciting features, such as automatic blemish detection, fruit colour and yield estimation, are coming soon.

At Aerobotics, we are committed to providing growers with advanced tools like TrueFruit to improve their productivity and sustainability.

More information: www.aerobotics.com

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