Crover, a pioneering robotics company, is at the forefront of revolutionizing grain storage operations, thanks to the support and collaboration of The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) and the Centre for Engineering, Education, and Development (CeeD). With recent funding from Innovate UK, Crover has embarked on the next stage of testing its groundbreaking technology at S5GC’s Forth Valley innovation hub.

Unlike traditional methods, the Crover robot navigates through grain, providing in-situ stirring that improves the quality and safety of grain storage. This innovative approach has the potential to reduce post-harvest losses, which currently range from 2% to 10% annually. By integrating its system with existing monitoring systems or replacing them entirely, Crover’s offering creates a platform that enhances operational efficacy.

Lorenzo Conti, the founder and managing director of Crover, expressed his excitement about the collaboration and emphasized the importance of reporting and learning from the insights captured by the Crover robot. All efforts in automation would be wasted without mechanisms to analyze and apply the data collected. The invaluable testing environment providedS5GC’s innovation hubs enables Crover to refine its system and maximize its benefits for grain-storage operators.

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and 5G technology, Crover aims to make its system even more intelligent and efficient. By improving autonomous operating capabilities and data transmission protocols, the company aims to empower grain handlers with greater insights and optimize grain storage conditions.

The collaboration between Crover, S5GC, and CeeD highlights the value of innovation, collaboration, and future-proofing in the connected world we live in. As Tom Marchbanks, the business engagement manager for S5GC at Forth Valley, emphasized, 5G technologies have limitless potential to benefit organizations of all sizes and sectors. Supporting innovative SMEs like Crover is key to paving the way towards a more efficient and sustainable future for grain storage operations.

FAQ:

Q: What is Crover?
A: Crover is a pioneering robotics company that offers innovative solutions for grain storage operations.

Q: How does the Crover robot improve grain storage?
A: The Crover robot swims through grain, providing in-situ stirring that enhances grain quality and the safety of storage operations.

Q: What are the benefits of Crover’s technology?
A: By integrating its system with existing monitoring systems or replacing them entirely, Crover’s technology reduces post-harvest losses, optimizes storage conditions, and improves operational efficacy.

Q: How will Crover enhance its system?
A: Crover aims to make its system smarter by incorporating artificial intelligence and leveraging 5G technology for improved autonomous operation and data transmission.

Q: What are the goals of the collaboration between Crover, S5GC, and CeeD?
A: The collaboration aims to support innovative SMEs, future-proof operations, and pave the way for advancements in grain storage through technological innovation and collaboration.