What it does
AgroMind is a smart cultivation assistant that monitors environmental conditions, provides visual feedback through a touchscreen, and educates growers. It promotes sustainable farming by optimizing resources and reducing crop loss.
Your inspiration
The inspiration for AgroMind came from noticing that many schools in urban areas lack space and fertile land to teach sustainability through hands-on agricultural practices. This led us to design a compact, educational system that promotes sustainable farming and environmental awareness, even in limited spaces.
How it works
AgroMind is a compact vertical farming system that uses hydroponics and an intuitive digital interface to teach sustainable agriculture. Plants grow in water enriched with nutrients instead of soil. The system includes LED grow lights that simulate sunlight, a small water pump to circulate nutrients, and sensors that monitor moisture, pH, and temperature. All this data is displayed on a simple screen or app, helping users learn how plants grow and how to take care of them. Its modular design makes it easy to transport and adapt to small urban spaces like classrooms or balconies.
Design process
The design of AgroMind emerged from observing that many schools in urban areas lack space and fertile soil to carry out sustainability practices. This inspired me to create a compact and educational solution. I began with conceptual sketches, exploring modular and vertical forms that could fit into small spaces. From there, I developed 3D models to better visualize the structure, the water circulation system, and the placement of components like LED lights and sensors. These models allowed me to identify improvements in water distribution and user accessibility. They also helped optimize the size and layout of parts to ensure the system is easy to assemble and maintain. Although no physical prototype has been built, the digital models have been essential for simulating its operation and refining the design. Each iteration has improved in efficiency, educational clarity, and feasibility for use in urban classrooms. We validated the concept by interviewing educators from two schools. Sustainability emerged as a key educational value, along with the need for low-maintenance tools. This shaped the focus on hydroponics, reduced water usage, and interactive teaching.
How it is different
Agromagnes is not just a grow box. It’s an educational experience. It combines real plant growth with a gamified learning journey, helping students build scientific knowledge, environmental awareness, and critical thinking while having fun. Its small footprint, water efficiency, and interactive virtual robot that is ideal for both urban and rural schools, especially where lab resources or space are limited.
Future plans
Our goal is to integrate Agromagnes into school curricula in subjects like science, sustainability, and technology. We're also exploring digital expansion, allowing students to connect their devices for more learning content. We aim to launch versions for homes, community centers, and universities, helping more people learn how to grow food sustainably and intelligently.
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