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The National Environment Authority (NEA) has highlighted urinal overflow as a common issue in malls and coffee shops, yet effective solutions remain limited. An Intelligent Sanitization Monitoring System is designed to address this challenge while enhancing the performance and reliability of sanitary fixtures. Operates non-intrusively, the system continuously monitors water flow through sanitary fixtures, detecting early signs of blockage. Upon identifying a potential obstruction, it automatically stops water flow to prevent overflows and minimize damage. Additionally, the system tracks and wirelessly transmits usage data to a central gateway, providing more accurate insights than traditional human traffic data. This allows for reduced cleaning frequency and improved water conservation. To further enhance the system, a water meter—whether conventional or non-intrusive—may be installed to monitor potential leakage or abnormal water usage. If there is constant water flow despite the sanitary ware not being in use, it may indicate a leak in the system. Such water monitoring data could be further developed for application in various areas, including but not limited to BTUs, chillers, or even underground pipes. By proactively managing water flow, the system not only protects infrastructure but also conserves water through optimal use. It integrates seamlessly into existing setups, requiring minimal maintenance and offering a cost-effective solution for both residential and commercial environments. This technology reduces maintenance efforts, optimizes manpower, and contributes to a safer, more sustainable environment, providing peace of mind to users and property owners alike. Long-Range Wireless Connectivity: Supports a wireless connection of over 500m, enabling wider coverage and flexible installation. Compact, Modular Design: Fits seamlessly into certain existing sanitary ware systems. Compatibility: Can be integrated with select models of existing sanitary fixtures for easier retrofitting. Non-Intrusive Operation: Functions without disrupting the existing water system. Automatic Shut-Off: Activates to stop water flow in the event of chokeage, preventing overflow. Alert System: Sends SMS notifications to the maintenance team when prolonged blockages are detected. Continuous Data Collection: Gathers usage data in real-time for analyzing patterns and optimizing operations. Adjustable Maintenance Scheduling: Utilizes data insights to refine maintenance frequency, improving manpower allocation. Data Visualization and Analytics: Provides comprehensive data analysis and visualizations for in-depth insights into system performance. Leakage detection: Monitor water usage abnormalities to detect potential leaks. This chokage detection system has wide-ranging applications across various sectors: Public Restrooms: Ensures uninterrupted operation by preventing blockages, thereby enhancing cleanliness and reducing maintenance requirements. Hospitals: Supports strict hygiene standards by preventing overflows and potential contamination, which is critical in healthcare settings. Residential Complexes: Provides peace of mind to homeowners by automatically stopping water flow during blockages, preventing damage and costly repairs. Hotels and Hospitality: Improves guest satisfaction by ensuring that sanitary facilities remain fully operational and hygienic. Educational Institutions: Helps maintain a clean environment in schools and universities, promoting the well-being of students and staff. This versatile system can be integrated into new constructions or retrofitted into existing infrastructure, delivering significant advantages wherever sanitary systems are used.  Based on the continued development and findings using various water meters, the identification of leaks in systems could be applied to other sectors, such as: Hidden Pipes Leakage Detection: Concealed pipe leaks are difficult to detect. By monitoring water flow, they are possibilities to identify leaks in such systems. Chillers: Early water leak detection can minimize damage to chillers and reduce operational inefficiencies. Burner Technology Unit (BTU): Detecting leaks early can reduce energy consumption and minimize damage caused by overheating components. Offers non-intrusive operation, continuously monitoring water flow through sanitary fixtures, detecting blockage, and automatically stops water flow. Provides advanced data tracking, wirelessly transmitting real-time water usage statistics to a central gateway, delivering far more accurate insights than traditional monitoring methods. Designed for seamless integration into existing installations with minimal maintenance required, making it cost-effective. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaborators and aims to develop a licensing model for system integrators, targeting government agencies and facility managers of malls, commercial buildings, and residential complexes. Sanitization, Analytics, Sustainability Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Infocomm, Internet of Things, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

As global temperatures rise, the increasing demand for cooling has become a critical challenge, particularly in tropical regions. Conventional cooling methods, such as air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems, consume significant amounts of electricity and release greenhouse gases, exacerbating global warming. Radiative cooling offers a promising zero-energy alternative by utilizing selective emission of thermal radiation (infrared) to dissipate heat into outer space, effectively lowering the temperature of terrestrial surfaces without heavily relying on air conditioning. The technology offer is a high-performance passive radiative cooling paint (PRCP) with nanoparticles dispersed in a polymeric matrix. Unlike conventional paints, this innovative cooling paint combines high solar reflectivity with high thermal emissivity, reducing surface temperatures below ambient (i.e. below surrounding air temperature). It can reflect incoming solar radiation while simultaneously emit thermal radiation, achieving effective cooling even under direct sunlight. The paint can be applied to buildings and any sky-facing objects to reduce surface temperatures and thereby lower energy consumption and the demand for air-conditioning. When adopted on a large scale, it helps mitigate the urban heat island effect by significantly reducing pedestrian-level air temperatures, improving thermal comfort. In Singapore’s challenging hot and humid climate, this cooling paints has demonstrated the ability to reduce surface temperatures by up to 3⁰C below ambient, providing a proven zero-energy cooling solution. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration and test-bedding opportunities with real estate and building owners, developers, architects, facility owners, industrial plant operators, building designers and contractors, and cold chain logistic providers. The technology is also available for licensing to paint developers and manufacturers. The innovative technology combines principles from physics and materials science to optimize heat transfer, effectively lowering surface temperatures. Key advantages include: High reflectance: solar reflectivity exceeds 95% in the solar spectrum High infrared emittance: emissivity exceeds 95% in the atmospheric window of 8-13 µm where thermal radiation can be emitted to the outer space without being absorbed Energy savings: lowers surface/façade temperatures, reducing indoor cooling requirements and energy demand for air conditioning Improved thermal comfort: lowers surrounding outdoor air temperatures, mitigating the urban heat island effect Enhanced performance: offers self-cleaning properties and high durability for long-term effectiveness Versatility: can be easily applied to different forms of building surfaces Sustainability: coatings can be made from recycled materials, promoting eco-friendliness Potential applications of this radiative cooling technology include, but are not limited to: Building exteriors: roof tops, exterior walls, etc. Windows and façade: in the form of film Industrial facilities: containers, tanks, piping, etc. Supply chain systems: cold-chain transportation, outdoor storage system, etc. Other infrastructures in hot climates: roads, pavements, etc. The innovative technology goes beyond the current "State-of-the-Art" with its exceptional reflectance and emittance characteristics, providing superior cooling power for various applications. Superior cooling performance for a variety of surface types Outperforms commercially available cooling paints by lowering surface temperatures Processes self-cleaning properties, ensuring long-lasting performance Effective even in harsh tropical climates with high solar irradiance and humidity Can be fabricated using recycled materials, offering due benefits: Reduces reliance on virgin plastic feedstocks Upcycles polymer waste for higher-value applications Cooling, energy, air-conditioning, urban heat island, paint, coating, polymer, materials, recycling Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Green Building, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Waste Management & Recycling, Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

Industrial robots are typically deployed indoors in factories for industrial automation applications such as manufacturing and production. Outdoor deployment in the absence of the traditional work cell boundaries, will typically necessitate safety precautions and perimeter fencing in order to maintain a safe working perimeter between the robot and any surrounding personnel. A Singapore-based research team has developed an integrated Outdoor Mobile Robotic Platform capable of executing the manual operations of human workers outdoors. The solution is based around the concept of a weather-resistant industrial robot arm mounted on a mobile vehicle platform. The system is integrated with vision systems and sensors to provide the appropriate safety zone monitoring and offers versatility catering to various use-cases via custom end effectors. The system primarily comprises the use of a 6-axis industrial robot arm at the rear end of a truck. The effective reach of the robot is further enhanced through a customised linear track to extend to either ends of the vehicle. Depending on the application, an operator may be on deck to control, facilitate, and provide a watchful eye on the operations. A combination of vision cameras, laser sensors, and other sensor systems provide the necessary safety zone monitoring and perimeter fencing, while a linear track extends the robot’s reach and dexterity to cover a multitude of functions. The Outdoor Mobile Robotic Platform system translates the strengths of the industrial robot arm from the factory floor to the outdoor environment, by utilising the robot arm to execute labour intensive manual operations at higher efficiency and precision. The Outdoor Mobile Robotic Platform system has been used to develop a solution for the automation of lane closure, by executing the deployment and eventual retrieval of traffic cones and signages without the need for human operators to be exposed on the road. The same system has also been pivoted to execute maintenance works for roadside installations. Both the above two use cases have successfully navigated through the concept prototype phase and is in the midst of advanced development. By customising the end effector and/or incorporating a tool changer, the same system may also be applied to a multitude of use cases in similarly demanding outdoor environments The value that the Outdoor Mobile Robotic Platform system brings is to translate the efficiency and consistency of industrial robot arms to the outdoor environment, and in particular, the construction sector. By harnessing the advantages of the industrial robot arm to perform a variety of tasks that are currently being performed by human effort, the Outdoor Mobile Robotic Platform system enables automation and robotics to be applied to traditionally manual applications. In such cases, improvements in safety and efficiency can be achieved. Industrial robot, Mobile platform, Outdoor, Unstructured environment Manufacturing, Assembly, Automation & Robotics, Logistics, Transportation, Waste Management & Recycling, Automation & Productivity Enhancement Systems

Traditional aluminium production is energy-intensive and increases greenhouse gas emissions. In contrast, recycling aluminium offers a more sustainable alternative, reducing energy consumption and minimising environmental impact. Recycling aluminium can cut carbon emissions by up to 95%, significantly reducing the carbon footprint. This technology aims to promote a circular, sustainable approach by incorporating recycled aluminium into outdoor furniture applications. This technology utilises recycled aluminium pipes of a uniform diameter, reducing material usage and waste. The use of a single angled jig ensures precise and efficient shaping, streamlining the production process without compromising quality. This eco-friendly design is lightweight, weather-resistant, and stackable, making it ideal for both public and private outdoor spaces. With various colours and finishes, it offers long-lasting durability and low maintenance, supporting sustainable manufacturing practices that aligns with modern design standards and promotes a longer product lifecycle. The technology owner is interested to out-license this fabrication technology to furniture companies and further co-develop this sustainable furnishing approach using alternative materials to design eco-friendly furniture. This technology features the use of recycled aluminium pipes with a single diameter, minimising material usage and environmental impact. The use of a single angled jig to bend the consistent pipe profiles ensures precision and efficiency in shaping the design. Other features include: Lightweight design Availability in various colours and finishes Long-lasting weather resistance Low maintenance Stackable design for optimising space management This technology is currently designed for outdoor furniture products but by leveraging on existing manufacturing processes (pipe pending and welding) with recycled aluminium as the primary material choice, it can be extended to other applications requiring the use of recycled aluminium. The technology leverages construction principles and by using standard-diameter aluminium tubes, which are easily sourced and fabricated, eliminates the need for screw fixtures and complex assembly processes, relying instead on efficient manufacturing methods such as metal tube bending and welding. This streamlined approach not only simplifies production but enhances durability. The use of aluminium, a lightweight yet durable metal, ensures long-lasting resistance to tropical weather, while its eco-friendly nature contributes to a lower carbon footprint. Additionally, the stackable design maximizes space efficiency, making it ideal for public spaces where space management is critical. sustainability, circular economy, recycling, recycled aluminium, aluminium, pipe, outdoor furniture, interior, furniture, fabrication, process, design Materials, Metals & Alloys, Sustainability, Circular Economy

Clay is a naturally occurring material composed mainly of fine-grained minerals, demonstrating plasticity through a range of water content. Given the low recycling rate of food waste in Singapore (18%), incorporating food waste in existing clay products presents an opportunity to conserve natural resources and develop more sustainable clay materials. This technology involves the development of food waste-incorporated clay, which permits safe biodegradation over time without the use of kiln firing. A selection of food waste is carefully treated and blended into the clay to create sustainable clay with high waste content, high nutrients, great workability, and appropriate shelf-life. Each type of food waste contributes different physical and chemical properties to the clay, affecting its biodegradability and workability. Apart from food waste, a naturally occurring binder is also added to ensure overall biodegradability. By adjusting the formulation of the food waste-incorporated clay, its appearance and other functional properties (such as strength and workability) can be made comparable to conventional clay, with the added benefit of nutrient (calcium, potassium, nitrogen, carbon) leaching capabilities. This creates sustainable, biodegradable clay for various built environment applications. The technology owner is interested in working with companies seeking sustainable clay materials on joint R&D projects, out-licensing and test bedding opportunities. Some features of this sustainable clay material include: Incorporated with high food waste content to provide high nutrient availability Good workability and strength upon drying in atmospheric and oven conditions (50°C, min. 48 hours) Omit the use of high temperature kiln open-firing while maintaining integrity of the clay Appropriate shelf-life in sheltered tropical environment Integrated with biodegradable binder to enhance the binding property between food waste and clay Able to release soluble nutrients upon contact with water Biodegradable over time (within 1-6 months) Potential applications of the sustainable clay material include (but not limited to): Food waste receptacles looking to upcycle food waste into new materials Construction applications e.g., clay tiles Consumer products e.g, pottery clay The global industrial clay market size was worth around USD 5.12 billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 7.84 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.64% between 2023 and 2030. Creates a sustainable clay product through the incorporation of single and multiple food waste types whilst maintaining the workability of conventional clay Permits safe biodegradation over time with added benefit of nutrient leaching capabilities Energy-efficient as it omits the use of kiln firing food waste, clay, biodegradable, sustainable ceramics, built environment, circular economy, upcycling, ceramics, tiles, pottery Materials, Ceramics & Glass, Sustainability, Circular Economy

With the rise of IoT (Internet of Things), companies worldwide are leveraging various sensing data to create innovative services. Among the various methods for detecting the presence of individuals, Wi-Fi sensing is being utilized, leveraging Wi-Fi as the standard wireless infrastructure. The aim is to develop new, precise services tailored to users while maintaining privacy protection. Unlike traditional methods that may involve cameras or other invasive technologies, Wi-Fi sensing technology operates without cameras, detecting individuals through Wi-Fi signal interactions. This non-intrusive approach is well-suited for applications such as energy-saving systems, elderly care and more. By integrating multiple modules, these sensors meet predetermined performance criteria, effectively detecting individuals around Wi-Fi-enabled devices without compromising user comfort or privacy. The technology owner is seeking research collaboration with chipset and module vendors, as well as application developers. The technology comply with IEEE 802.11bf standard. Designed to detect human presence about 3 meters away from the Wi-Fi adapter. Does not require the use of cameras or wearable devices. Possible in sensing human presence even in low-light conditions or when individuals are partially obstructed by objects. This makes it highly effective for a range of applications where traditional sensing methods might fall short.   Detects the presence of individuals near the Wi-Fi device and activates a response when someone approaches. When no one is detected nearby, the device automatically switches to an energy-saving mode. By placing multiple Wi-Fi devices, effectively monitor room occupancy and pinpoint which areas or exhibits are drawing the most attention. In elderly care facilities or for elderly individuals living alone, the system automatically records their daily activities and routines (sleeping, waking up, getting out of bed etc.), providing caregivers with valuable insights into their well-being and helping them better support the residents. IEEE 802.11bf, known as Wi-Fi Sensing, is scheduled for release in 2025. The technology is poised for growth, driven by increasing demand for smart home devices, energy-saving systems, and elderly care solutions. Opportunities include its integration into IoT ecosystems, enhanced privacy features, and expanding applications across industries like security, healthcare, and retail, making it highly versatile.     Enhanced Accuracy: Advanced signal processing provides precise detection of human presence and movement within indoor environments. Non-Intrusive Operation: Operates effectively without cameras or wearables, ensuring privacy and minimizing intrusion Energy Efficiency: Intelligent operation modes, including energy-saving features when no one is detected, optimize energy use. Versatile Applications: Suitable for various settings, including smart homes/buildings, elderly care facilities, and retail environments, providing insights into occupancy, activity patterns, and more. Future-Proof Technology: Compliant with the latest IEEE 802.11bf standard, ensuring compatibility with future advancements and maintaining cutting-edge performance.   Wi-Fi, 802.11bf, CSI (Channel State Information), Sensor, Living-Body Presence Detection Personal Care, Wellness & Spa, Infocomm, Internet of Things, Wireless Technology

Traditionally, the construction industry has managed information flow through documents and drawings from the design phase to building maintenance, but this information has often been fragmented and not centrally organized. With the rise of digital technology, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has become more widely used, enabling comprehensive management of building lifecycles. However, generation of Digital Twins remains a complex task. The process requires expensive 3D scanning equipment, specialized software, and skilled personnel to process the data. Many companies struggle to fully utilize advanced 3D technologies like BIM and Digital Twins due to these barriers. The technology owner has developed an AI powered 3D spatial platform solution that simplifies the creation of Digital Twins and integrates AI technologies to enhance on-site operations. Through the integration of proprietary AI algorithms, it enables the smart generation of the Digital Twins from either their proprietary or third-party scanning solutions and unlocks various AI capabilities utilising the 3D model that even less experienced team members are able to fully leverage on, driving operational efficiency. With the "Conversational AI" capability, it enables the documentation of drawings and reports within the 3D spatial model for easy referencing to facilitate problem-solving through dialogue. The "Asset Detection AI" and “Anomaly Detection AI” capabilities not only automatically detect and map fixed assets onto the Digital Twin and provide an automated ledger generation from it, but also have the function to identify issues (such as cracks or rust) and pinpoint them accurately within the model for prompt action. This solution employs its proprietary imaging devices or compatible third-party scanning solutions for point cloud data acquisition, which is then processed through proprietary AI technology within the digital platform solution to generate the Digital Twin, simplifying the construction process. The key features include: Automated alignment of point clouds (creating a unified point cloud dataset) Automatic overlay of spherical images onto the mesh generated from the unified point cloud Segmentation and categorization of objects using point cloud recognition Automatic generation of BIM data from recognized point clouds 3D viewer accessible via web browser for easy visualization Once the 3D spatial model is generated within the 3D viewer platform, the below AI-powered features can be utilised, with further expansions expected in the future: Conversational AI capabilities using internal document data (leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)) Visual anomaly detection for rust, cracks, smoke, water leaks, and other infrastructure issues Automated ledger generation for detected assets On-demand automatic masking to protect privacy (e.g., sensitive labels, personnel) Simulation and interference checking for object relocation within the Digital Twin Conversational AI Functionality The multimodal AI, which integrates 3D, imagery, and natural language, extends beyond simple question-answering to more advanced applications. For instance, it can reduce the time spent on document creation by automating report template generation. Furthermore, by recognizing images and point clouds and providing related information (such as hazardous areas), the AI can assist in identifying potential issues that might otherwise go unnoticed through conversational prompts. Anomaly Detection AI Functionality For rust detection, the AI can assess the severity of anomalies using characteristics like color, texture, and shape. For crack detection, the AI can evaluate the length, width, and depth of continuous cracks through advanced image recognition and depth estimation, providing accurate severity assessments. By integrating these detection capabilities with the Digital Twin, anomalies can be managed and tracked over time. Moreover, the Conversational AI feature can notify relevant stakeholders when an anomaly reaches a critical level, allowing for proactive management. The AI can also automatically generate reports summarizing detected anomalies, streamlining any maintenance reporting process. The company is seeking collaborative partners like facilities and infrastructure owners who wish to further develop or empower business operations with AI capabilities to optimize their maintenance workflow and operational capabilities. The technology solution easily generates 3D spatial via its own or third-party scanning solutions and is easily accessible via a web platform. With the integration of various state-of-the-art AI software algorithms, it enables interaction of the 3D space, thereby unlocking its full functionalities to non-expertise personnel for other business optimisation. Its proprietary anomaly detection AI empowers enterprises to accurately track and prioritise abnormalities on their equipment, enhancing maintenance operations and reducing unexpected downtime. 3D Spatial Platform, Rust Inspection, Crack Inspection, Anomaly Detection, Facilities Management Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Smart Cities

The technology redefines equipment monitoring and maintenance with its novel approach and sets itself apart from conventional solutions. Unlike traditional predictive maintenance methods that rely on pre-installed expensive sensors, this solution leverages a robust analysis of existing data, integrating AI and machine learning, to provide accurate health assessments and predictions. Conventional systems often struggle with managing and classifying large volumes of alarm data, leading to delayed response and overlooked issues. In contrast, this system excels in managing large volumes of alarm data, classifying faults and critical alerts, and monitoring emerging trends to address potential issues. The technology also has the capacity to automate the identification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to utilize sophisticated AI agents to orchestrate real-time, factory-wide monitoring. This approach addresses several key pain points in the equipment maintenance industry and helps in achieving higher equipment uptimes (Overall Equipment Efficiency, OEE). By focusing on data-driven insights rather than additional sensors, this technology also offers a more cost-effective and flexible approach to equipment health management, ensuring comprehensive and proactive maintenance strategies. Unsupervised Machine Learning: The solution excels at identifying patterns and anomalies without pre-labeled data, enabling it to analyze and generate insights even without extensive historical data, making it highly adaptable to new situations. Data Integration: The platform can seamlessly integrate with any data set, independent of OEM support, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and analysis without requiring prior data preparation or understanding. Health Index for Equipment: The solution offers a detailed health index for machinery, providing clear and actionable assessments that inform maintenance decisions and optimize operational efficiency. Predictive Maintenance Capability: Equipped with predictive maintenance functionalities, the solution analyzes data trends to forecast potential issues, helping to prevent equipment failures, reduce downtime, and enhance productivity. Integrated MLops Platform: The solution includes an MLops framework that manages and monitors machine learning models, ensuring efficient operation, continuous improvement, and scalability of its machine learning components. Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing: This solution is ideal for the semiconductor industry and other advanced manufacturing sectors, where precision and reliability are critical. Its advanced monitoring and predictive capabilities ensure equipment operates within optimal parameters, minimizing defects and inefficiencies. By processing large volumes of data in real-time, the system enhances quality control, reduces waste, and improves production yields. Predictive Maintenance: The solution revolutionizes predictive maintenance across industries by using data analysis and machine learning to anticipate equipment failures before they occur. This proactive approach enables timely interventions, reducing unexpected breakdowns and extending machinery lifespan. By forecasting issues based on real-time and historical data, the system helps avoid costly downtime and maintains continuous production. N+1 Standby Reduction: In N+1 manufacturing environments, the solution optimizes energy consumption by minimizing the need for standby equipment. Traditionally, equipment must be kept on standby, leading to unnecessary energy use and higher costs. The solution provides real-time insights into equipment health, allowing for more efficient standby management. This reduces energy consumption and operational costs, contributing to substantial energy savings and a lower environmental impact. No Need for Equipment Sensoring: This solution bypasses the need for extensive sensor networks, reducing costs and logistical challenges associated with sensor installation and maintenance. Minimal Dependence on Large Data Sets: It does not rely on large volumes of historical data, making it more adaptable and less data-intensive, which reduces the time and resources needed for data gathering and processing. Actionable Intelligence On-Site: The solution provides localized insights directly at the equipment site, enabling faster response times and immediate adjustments without the need for centralized data processing. Data-Driven Insights Without Negative Data Reliance: Focused on current operational data rather than past failures, the solution promotes proactive maintenance strategies, optimizing real-time performance. Utilizes Unsupervised Deep Learning: Advanced unsupervised deep learning techniques allow the system to detect complex, previously unknown issues without needing predefined labels or categories. Improves Accuracy Over Time with Reinforcement Learning: Incorporating reinforcement learning, the solution continuously enhances its accuracy and predictive capabilities as it processes more data, leading to greater precision over time. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence

Indoor vertical farming is pivotal for addressing future food challenges, particularly in arable land-scarce countries. One common method is hydroponics, which uses mineral and nutrient solutions in a water-based platform to grow crops. To optimize the crop yield and to reduce the man work hours required, it is important to automate crop health monitoring and replenishing of specific nutrients. Currently, these tasks are labour-intensive and subjective. While some imaging techniques exist for detecting plant stress and chlorophyll monitoring, a complete system covering all aspects is still lacking. For nutrient analysis, tools like pH and electroconductivity meters can only detect a change in the nutrient composition to start a feedback loop but are unable to determine the specific nutrient component or deficiency level. This technology is a comprehensive quantitative monitoring system integrating imaging spectroscopy and laser-based elemental spectroscopy to quickly identify the crop growth stages, alert crop stresses (tested on several lettuce species) and quantify specific nutrient levels in the nutrient supply. This allows for reduced man work hours and improvement of crop yield. Complete crop health monitoring through combined leaf, root, and nutrient supply monitoring, with automated replenishment Real-time in-situ component wise nutrient monitoring capability with high sensitivity (in ppb levels) enabling automated selective nutrient replenishing Non-invasive and non-contact, no sample preparation required Modular sub-systems allowing for easy integration with existing systems Machine learning capability for improved spectral library creation, enabling rapid and efficient monitoring   Applications validated at lab scale: Automated hydroponic crop monitoring in large indoor agricultural farms Inline, real-time nutrient monitoring of nutrient solutions Other applications tested at experimental POC scale and shown to be more rapid and accurate than existing methods: Real-time water quality monitoring Post-harvest quality determination of crops Trace elemental detection in body fluid   Offers full-spectrum monitrong for both crop health and nutrient supply, covering both leaf and root systems Enables automated, real-time nutrient replenishment with precise, component-wise monitoring at ppb sensitivity levels Features modular subsystems and easy integration with existing setups, supported by specific spectral libraries and machine learning for efficient monitoring and classification   Hydroponics, Nutrient Monitoring, Non-destructive Monitoring, Urban Farming, Indoor Farming, Spectroscopy, Imaging Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture, Foods, Quality & Safety, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems