🌱 What if greenhouse employees could see climate data come to life around them on the workfloor? It may sound futuristic, but it’s already becoming a reality.
As part of the robocrops – GRAAG (Green Realtime Augmented Assistant Greenhouses) project, we explored how XR can visualize real-time greenhouse sensor data directly inside the greenhouse.
Why is that important?
Climate data is usually viewed on dashboards outside the greenhouse. That makes it harder for growers to interpret what’s happening without seeing the data in its real-world context.
The challenge:
During 3 design sessions and a preliminary research trajectory, we designed an augmented reality prototype application that brings live readings, heatmaps, and data relationships into the physical workspace itself, visualizing climate data in a spatial way exactly where it matters. Our design was then brought to life by 360Fabriek and showcased on location to experts.
The result
A better understanding of greenhouse climate, plant behavior, and their connection, and a powerful example of how XR can support training, analysis, and smarter decision-making.
Being part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, we’re proud of this collaboration with robocrops, 360Fabriek, and partners across the horticulture ecosystem. Special thanks to Joeri van den Hoek and Jan Verwoerd.
This is the kind of innovation we work for at the Erasmus Data Collaboratory: using immersive technology to create real societal impact, empower employees, and shape the future of work. So, are you working on an innovation challenge where XR consulting or engineering could help bring your data to life? Please get in touch with our IX Lab manager, Marie Kegeleers.