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Arable\u2019s Pulsepod Is A Boon To The Farmers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Arable, a New Jersey startup, has recently developed Pulsepod, an industry-grade device that helps farmers predict the crop quality and weather. It is equipped with solar-powered sensors<\/a> that can be used for measuring rainfall, crop-water demand, water stress, micro-climate, canopy biomass & chlorophyll.<\/p>\n

The Wonderful Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pulsepod is easy to carry and doesn\u2019t require to be plugged in- thanks to its solar energy based model. The makers have collaborated with design genius, Fred Bould, the very man behind such successes like GoPro and Nest thermostat. The result is an easy-to-use, intuitive and portable device.<\/p>\n

The Philosophy Behind Arable\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>Pulse-pod<\/b><\/p>\n

National Science Foundation had invested a non-dillutive grant of $4 million in Arable for research and development activities. Pulsepod is the very result of that grant. Arable CEO and founder, Adam Wolf, had a vision to come up with a technology that could reduce food wastage by enabling farmers to predict the yield and take timely measures to improve it.<\/p>\n

Other Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pulsepod connects using cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth. It also has multiple mounting options for camera, and more. It is a one-of-its-kind machine in the entire agriculture sector with multiple observational streams and the ability to send data to cloud for real-time analysis by experts.<\/p>\n

The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now Arable has raised $1.5 million in angel funding. According to Adam Wolf, Arable will now be working on further developing Pulse-pod for use beyond agriculture. Possible future applications include city flood-management and planning, and water quality management.<\/p>\n

What do you think about Pulsepod? Write to us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

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