A field station that travels in one case

The FS-1 puts controlled imaging, a sunlight-readable screen, embedded AI and spoken guidance inside a sealed hard case. Open the lid and it is ready to scan.

The CropVox field station open Drag to turn the station

Interactive concept model of the FS-1 prototype.

Every part serves the scan

The control deck is laid out for repeat use by people who are standing in a field, often with dirty hands. Tap a number for detail.

Top view of the station control deck
  1. A fixed camera above the tray with its own diffused light, so every leaf is photographed the same way at noon or at dusk.

  2. Lay a leaf flat on the backlit tray. The colour strip along its edge lets the model correct for lighting before it reads symptoms.

  3. A second camera on a 3 metre coiled cable for standing plants, stems, pods and leaves too big for the tray.

  4. One large button that works through gloves and mud. Speak and Back sit either side of it.

  5. Sized for a full field day and kept under the 100 Wh airline limit so the station can fly as cabin luggage.

  6. USB-C charging, a 12 to 24 V solar input and an optional LTE antenna behind a rubber flap.

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Two ways to capture a plant

A handheld phone photo changes with every angle and every cloud. The station gives the model consistent images, which is what makes its results dependable.

Leaf lying in the backlit scan tray

The tray, for picked leaves

Lay the leaf flat, close the camera arm over it and press Scan. Even light and a colour strip in every frame make tray scans the most accurate option.

Station front with the wand in its foam slot

The wand, for standing plants

Lift the wand out of its slot to reach stems, pods, whorls and large leaves on the plant. A grip ring lights green when the image is steady enough.

Built for a full day away from power

The 98 Wh pack covers a working day of scanning. Carry a spare, charge from a vehicle over USB-C, or leave the solar panel on the crate while you walk the rows.

Target specification

These are design targets for the FS-1 prototype. Figures will change as field testing progresses.

Form
Sealed hard case, about 46 × 36 × 19 cm closed. Target weight under 8 kg with battery.
Display
15.6 inch touchscreen, 1000 nits, readable in direct sun. Works with gloves and wet fingers.
Capture
12 MP tray camera over a diffused, backlit leaf tray with a colour reference strip. Tethered wand camera on a 3 m coiled cable.
Compute
NVIDIA Jetson Orin class module running TensorRT optimised vision models on the station.
Storage
512 GB. Holds the models, guidance library, voice packs and years of scan history.
Audio
Front speaker loud enough for a small group. Noise reducing microphone for voice questions.
Power
98 Wh swappable pack, about six hours of active scanning. USB-C 100 W charging and a 12 to 24 V solar input.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, with optional LTE. Used only for sync, model updates and expert review.
Protection
Dust and water sealed when closed (IP65 target), splash resistant when open. Foam mounted electronics.
Controls
Physical Scan, Speak and Back buttons, so the core workflow never depends on the touchscreen.

See it from every side

Concept renders of the FS-1. Drag, swipe or use the arrow keys.

See the station on your own farms

Pilot units go to partners who can run structured field trials and share feedback.