GroundWorx, a wireless innovations and water conservation company that serves the professional turf market, has teamed with Morey Corp., which partners with other companies to manufacture products for sustainable business practices, have teamed up to offer the GX-1A turfgrass sensor.
The GX-1A is an all-in-one turf management platform that includes soil monitoring sensors, a handheld spot-check device, a microweather station and a mobile app that together provide users with real-time notifications on soil moisture, salinity levels and temperature, telling professional turf managers where and when water is needed and how much. These up-to-the-minute notifications can help users streamline operations and reduce costs.
GroundWorx markets its service as a lease, requiring no up-front costs. Courses may also buy the equipment and subscribe to the AI-powered platform on a monthly basis. For commercial properties, companies can deploy as little as a handful of sensors or scale to thousands of locations, all mapped within the technology with an accuracy of plus or minus 10 centimeters. Properties such as universities and resorts can add a micro weather station that brings critical weather data to their facility. GroundWorx utilizes machine learning and AI, providing predictive analytics for Turf Managers to make informed decisions leading to water conservation and staff efficiency.
After collecting sufficient data via the soil monitoring sensor, machine learning will continue to model how the turf will adapt so users can deploy sensors elsewhere to maximize coverage. The GX-1A is easy to install, and it works with any irrigation system, the company says.
Morey, based in Woodridge, Illinois has eight decades of electronics ingenuity enriching lives through connectivity.
