The IPM and Yield Forecasting Platform for the modern grower

OKO is an industrial-grade robot built for greenhouses. OKO is equipped with environment sensors, and a 360° 8K machine vision camera that is used to collect, analyze, and upload data from rows of plants. A large LCD screen with an intuitive GUI, supported by multiple languages, is used to capture data observed by the scout on the OKO. The robot is used by Greenhouse scouts to help perform IPM and collect Yield Forecasting data. The OKO uploads the data to a cloud platform and enables growers and managers to get real-time data and analytics from their plants.

All the OKO plans include at least one OKO machine for your Greenhouse. The plan also includes priority service and support from our team, including advice from our Agronomist Experts, Service Field Technicians and access to our Data Science Team. Our goal is to get you results – we only succeed when you do!

OKOs are equipped with numerous sensors and cameras to capture multiple data points, including 360° walk-throughs, temperature, CO2 and humidity levels. If the yield forecasting module is enabled, AI is used to further analyze photos to automatically count fruit. An LCD screen is used to capture additional notes from the scout, which is then aggregated with all the previously collected data. All data is collected automatically as the user drives the platform and interacts with the LCD. The captured data is uploaded via the Greenhouse WiFi to our cloud servers for enhanced processing and data archiving.

You own all of the data collected and stored by OKO and ecoation from your Greenhouse. You have complete control and access to the collected data through our interface. We only store the data for the purposes that have been agreed upon as part of our Digitized Scouting, Integrated Pest Management and Yield Forecasting program.

OKOs are only designed to work in a high-tech Greenhouse. They require a fast, consistent and broadband internet connection with full WiFi coverage throughout the growing area. OKOs also need pipe rails to move from post to post. If your Greenhouse does not have any of these technologies, then, unfortunately, OKOs are not a good fit.

The IPM module of OKO can work with any type of crop grown inside a commercial greenhouse. The Yield Forecasting module currently works with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers. If you are interested in other crops, then reach out to our team to discuss your options.

OKOs are designed to work with carts that support pipe rails, including Berg BENOMIC Star, Berkvens Control Lift 3000, Bogaerts Qii-Lift H-350 & Z-350, and Metazt M-Service. If you have another cart in service, speak to our customer service team to see if it’s supported.

Using the RFID mapping system, the OKO knows its exact location in the greenhouse, and it maps all the data with the location information automatically. RFID tags are small chips that are read wirelessly by machines – e.g. the chips used in bank cards to make contactless payments. When we configure your farm, we will install RFID tags in your Greenhouse. These tags are automatically read by OKOs to determine their exact location.

All OKOs are equipped with an LCD that can be used by the Scout to input observations of pests, diseases, and beneficials into the system. The main functions of the LCD are IPM and crop health labelling, a live view of the cameras, and a quick reference to the environmental data. The user should make use of the Ecoation greenhouse management application for a more detailed view of the greenhouse and the data.

The OKO GUI supports English and Spanish, including the extensive pest knowledge base available through the LCD interface. Our online documentation is primarily provided in English. We have a multilingual customer service team who are fluent in English, Spanish, and French to provide you with one-on-one support. 

OKO plans are completely customizable so they can work perfectly for your particular Greenhouse. The IPM and Yield Forecasting modules are independent and optional. Depending on the size of your Greenhouse, you may qualify to use more than one OKO to save time and increase coverage. Talk to our team to understand which plan suits your Greenhouse the best.