Le 21/03/2024
Crover by CROVER
Crover is centered around the commercialisation of the first proprietary technology for locomotion in bulk solids and powders (e.g. sand, grains, powders), through which the Crover team has developed the world’s first ‘granular drone’ (i.e. a CROVER), in the sense of a device able to swim through granular materials.
Crover's first product, The CROVER Grain Storage Management system allows grain storage operators like farmers, grain merchants, co-operatives and port operators to:
- Monitor and visualize an accurate map of grain condition and key parameters
- Get alerts of sub-optimal conditions and intervene before infestations can develop
- Stir the grain bulk, which helps in maintaining their quality
- Collect representatives samples at depth
- Avoid dangerous walks on the grain bulk
COMPANY INFORMATION
Name of the Company: Crover
Country: United Kingdom
Date of creation of the company: 2018
Core business: Robotic grain storage management
Sales Contact: Dr. Lorenzo Conti
Sales Contact Email: info@crover.tech
Website: https://www.crover.tech/
ROBOT INFORMATION
Robot Name: CROVER
Level of development: Prototype
Crop types: Field Crops
Number of robots in service: 6
Functions and features: Grain storage monitoring, sampling and stirring
Power: Electric
Size: 24 x 31 x 15 in | 62 x 80 x 40 cm
Net weight: 46.30 lbs | 21 kg
Productivity: Typical survey time per grain bulk: 30 minutes
Embedded technologies: Temperature and moisture sensing, grain sampling and Crover's proprietary technology for locomotion in bulk solids and powders
Business Model: Subscription or capital purchase options available
Pricing: Per robot/system (+ per year in case of subscription)
Next development phase: CE marking, additional sensing features and automation