The Orion suite of technologies has been making waves and we’re pleased to share that Hort Innovation highlighted our work in their 2023/24 Annual Report. The Orion suite, encompassing the Autoharvester, Vision Rig, Fruitmaps, and the Orion manual data entry app, is reshaping how mango orchards are managed and harvested. Developed to meet the unique needs of the mango industry, each component of Orion is designed to improve yield predictions, optimize labor, and increase overall productivity and sustainability.
Orion Vision Rig – Precision in Forecasting
The Vision Rig adds another layer of precision to the Orion suite by using machine vision to analyze flowering and fruit on the same tree. This provides valuable data on the three stages of flowering, fruit size, shape, and ripeness throughout the season. Such capability allows growers to adjust their crop management techniques in real-time, offering insights that improve forecasts of fruit size at harvest and support accurate yield predictions. The Vision Rig brings the power of data-driven decisions directly to the field, empowering growers to support their on farm decisions.
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Fruitmaps and the Orion Manual Data Entry App – Next Level Orchard Management
The Fruitmaps platform and the Orion manual data entry app take the guesswork out of orchard forecasting. Fruitmaps is a comprehensive tool for growers to visualize and analyze their orchard’s performance, providing season-over-season comparisons and critical insights into yield forecasts and fruit development. Paired with the Orion app, which enables easy manual entry of orchard data, Fruitmaps supports a seamless data collection process, ensuring that each piece of information is accurate and up-to-date. This combination allows growers to make informed decisions that maximize yield and quality while optimizing resources.
- Free trial for new users to FruitMaps. Learn more at fruitmaps.com
- Orion app is free for download for Android tablets. Data upload to FruitMaps.
The Autoharvester – Redefining Harvest Efficiency
One of the standout innovations within Orion is the Autoharvester, an automated system designed to pick mangoes at optimal ripeness and significantly reduce the labor-intensive aspects of harvesting. By using advanced machine learning and robotics, the Autoharvester minimizes handling time, reduces the chance of damaging delicate fruit, and allows growers to bring in crops faster than ever before. With benefits like these, the Autoharvester is setting a new standard for orchard efficiency.
- Entering market 2026.
Orion Suite – A Model for Sustainable, Data-Driven Agriculture
Hort Innovation’s decision to showcase the Orion suite in its Annual Report speaks to the impact these technologies are having on the mango industry. Through a blend of automation, machine vision, and robust data analysis tools, the Orion suite is empowering mango growers to manage their orchards with unprecedented precision, sustainability, and efficiency.
Well done to Hort Innovation and the entire team behind the Orion suite! This recognition is a testament to the vision and hard work of everyone involved, and we look forward to seeing how these technologies continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in agricultural robotics.
