About
Ecoation is a comprehensive AI-driven software and hardware platform purpose-built for commercial greenhouse growers. The platform tackles two of the most critical challenges in controlled-environment agriculture: pest and disease management and accurate yield forecasting. Using its OKO device—a portable, cart-mountable scouting companion—scouts can move through greenhouse rows while the system automatically captures images, tracks location within the row using onboard sensors, and classifies fruit and pest hotspots with AI and computer vision models. All collected data syncs to a centralized cloud dashboard, accessible from any device in the grower's language. The IPM module helps teams identify pest hotspots early, build efficient treatment plans, reduce chemical costs, and evaluate biological control agents for maximum effectiveness. The yield forecasting module enables growers to confidently commit to retailer contracts, align labor with harvest timelines, and improve market pricing strategy. Over time, season-over-season analytics empower data-driven continuous improvement. Ecoation also pairs its technology with a team of experienced horticulturists who provide AI-guided agronomic advice, blending human expertise with machine intelligence. Suitable for low-tech to high-tech greenhouses growing any crop, Ecoation is trusted by commercial growers worldwide seeking transparent, data-driven operations.
Key Features
- OKO Scouting Device: A portable, cart-mountable handheld device that automates location tracking, image capture, and AI-based fruit counting and pest classification as scouts move through greenhouse rows.
- AI-Powered IPM Management: Identifies pest and disease hotspots in real time, generates efficient treatment plans, tracks biological control agent performance, and reduces chemical costs season over season.
- Automated Yield Forecasting: Produces weekly yield forecasts to help growers fulfill retailer contracts, optimize labor scheduling, and gain a competitive edge in market pricing.
- Location-Aware Digitized Scouting: Automatically associates all IPM and yield data with the correct post and row using onboard sensors, eliminating manual record-keeping and human positioning errors.
- Centralized Cloud Analytics Dashboard: Aggregates all scouting, pest, and yield data into a single accessible dashboard, viewable from any device and in multiple languages for global teams.
Use Cases
- Commercial greenhouse operations using Ecoation to digitize their scouting workflow and improve pest detection speed and coverage without increasing labor costs.
- Greenhouse managers forecasting weekly crop yields to confidently fulfill retailer supply contracts and avoid financial penalties for under-delivery.
- Agronomists and IPM specialists using Ecoation's seasonal hotspot data to continuously improve biological pest control strategies and reduce chemical input costs.
- Large-scale vegetable and fruit greenhouse growers aligning harvest labor schedules and resource planning with AI-generated yield forecasts.
- Greenhouse operators expanding from manual record-keeping to a cloud-based, data-driven platform for real-time operational visibility and long-term performance improvement.
Pros
- End-to-end greenhouse intelligence: Covers both IPM and yield forecasting in one integrated platform, reducing the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Scalable for any greenhouse: Compatible with low-tech to high-tech greenhouse setups and fits all standard greenhouse carts, making adoption accessible across operation sizes.
- Human + AI expertise: Pairs AI-driven insights with guidance from experienced horticulturists, improving decision-making confidence and season-over-season outcomes.
- Data-driven cost reduction: Helps reduce chemical treatment costs and avoid retailer contract penalties through precise, timely forecasting and pest management.
Cons
- Requires hardware investment: The OKO devices must be purchased for each scout on the team, adding upfront hardware costs on top of the software subscription.
- Wi-Fi dependency for data sync: OKO devices may need to be relocated to Wi-Fi-connected areas with a power source at the end of each day to upload data, which could be inconvenient in some greenhouse layouts.
- Subscription pricing not publicly listed: Pricing requires a demo booking and custom quote, making it harder for smaller growers to evaluate affordability upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OKO device?
OKO is Ecoation's handheld scouting and yield forecasting companion. It can be carried by scouts or mounted on a greenhouse cart, and it automatically captures images, tracks row position, and uses AI to count and classify fruit and pests as the scout moves through rows.
How does automatic location tracking work?
Scouts select the row they are entering on a digital map with one tap. OKO's onboard sensors then track the device's exact position within the row automatically, associating all captured data with the correct post and row without manual input.
Is Ecoation compatible with my greenhouse?
Yes. Ecoation is designed to work in any greenhouse environment, from low-tech to high-tech setups, and fits all standard greenhouse carts. An internet connection is required for data syncing.
How do I get started with Ecoation?
You can get started by booking a visit with Ecoation's Customer Success Team, choosing a subscription plan suited to your greenhouse, and purchasing OKO devices for your scouting team.
Can Ecoation help reduce pesticide costs?
Yes. The IPM module allows you to identify pest hotspots early, create targeted treatment plans, evaluate biological control agents, and monitor outcomes over time—all of which contribute to reducing unnecessary chemical usage and associated costs.
