ELVA
Smart spraying system
THE
PROBLEM
The pain point that ELVA aims to solve is the manual application of pesticides, which is inefficient and inconsistent. While some advanced technologies like spray tractors and specialized drones exist, they are not widely used in greenhouses. This lack of control and regulation in greenhouses means there is no accurate way to monitor pesticide usage or ensure plants receive sufficient coverage.
THE
CHALLENGE
→ Every crop within greenhouses undergoes weekly pesticide spraying, sometimes as frequently as three times per week.
→ Greenhouse farmers maintain year-round cultivation, guaranteeing consistent production regardless of external factors.
→ Pesticide application involves spraying the leaves of greenhouse plants, ensuring pest control and crop health.
→ While irrigation and fertilization processes are automated, pesticide spraying remains a manual task performed by workers.
THE SOLUTION
A non-robotic solution ensures optimal performance, reliability, and market fit.
01
Hardware layer
A pipe grid installed on top of the crops using an IP-protected spraying device allows maximum leaf cover
03
The ELVA's system
A computer system and mobile application enable automation, control, reporting, and monitoring of spraying programs. They also provide authorization management for multiple users
02
Software layer
Enable remote control and monitoring, data collection ensures performance optimization
04
UX
Allows for various flows tailored to different types of users, including farm managers, farmers, and retailers. It enables remote control and provides data reports with customized views
THE SOFTWARE
The system consists of both hardware and software components that enable control and monitoring. We initially divided the software into main areas and contents. These areas include: system control (hardware), plant and plot tracking, usage and inventory management of materials, report generation and information for different users, and site management with segmentation for each location and type.
Currently, the focus is on the web, with plans to develop
the relevant app screens later.
STRUCTURE
DESIGN
PERSONAL NOTE
I'm pleased to be part of this innovative and important project and to contribute to its design and specification. It provides farmers and ranch owners with more precise and economical spraying, requires less manpower, offers greater automation, and enables real-time data acquisition—something previously unavailable in greenhouse agriculture.