OpenSAP Internet of Things Prototype Challenge Submitted by: Ana Neis. Smart Vertical Farm

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1 Smart Vertical Farm STORY The global problems of world hunger, lack of arable land, and unhealthy diet drive the need to find innovative solutions in farming. Vertical Farming addresses those issues as it is a farming solution that provides crops year-round and does not require a large tract of arable land. It also enables the farmer to address urbanization and bring nutritious crops closer to the communities. An urban farmer wants to bring innovation to his vertical farm that is installed in a 2-story warehouse building. He would like to have more time in growing his business. He also wants to hire new people regardless of educational background. He needs a system that is delightful to use and still covers everything that needs to be managed in his vertical farm. He needs a system that helps him plan his visits to the farm. His visits to the farm must be purposeful so his time is spent well. He needs a system that notifies him specifically of issues that need to be managed. He needs a system that doesn t impose any barriers between him and his new hire. He needs a system that is easy to learn and understand. Page 1 of 7

2 Persona [ J ohn Smith] THE URBAN FARMER I LIKE TO MANAGE MY BUSINESS EFFECIENTLY, EFFECTIVELY AND PRODUCTIVELY IN LESS TIME. Responsibilities Manage the vertical farm Fix issues at the vertical farm Sow and Harvest crops Sell crops to the community Teach new hires how to manage the vertical farm About 32 year-old budding social entrepreneur Studying vertical farming innovations Studying options to grow his business Would like to help unemployed people Member of the Association for Vertical Farming Main Goals Grow crops all year-round for the community Help unemployed people Grow his farming business Make the vertical farm sustainable Pain Points Needs Smart/Automated Vertical Farming System An employee to help him manage the vertical farm More time to educate himself to grow his business Monitoring water levels/quality, ph levels Determining yield of crops to Harvest crops and planning harvest times Monitoring the status of the farm Page 2 of 7

3 User Experience Journey Harvest Time at the Vertical Farm Travel to Vertical Farm Building Check the crops Check the lighting, water, ph levels Harvest Load harvest Leave farm ACTIONS MINDSET What crops to harvest today? Is my pickup enough to handle the harvest? Did I lock the doors last time? Ugh, I have to check each shelf I don t have enough time to check and harvest Are they getting enough nutrients? I don t have enough time for this. I can only spot check Will replace that bulb next time. I have to eyeball which are ready Why are some crops smaller? I need to sow new crops soon. Do I have enough room in my pickup? Heavy, I need a moving dolly Ugh, I need to check all the locks I have to plan the next harvest and sowing I need to go back tomorrow just to check. FEELING TOUCH POINTS Pickup truck Crops Shelves Lighting ph Sensors Water level monitor Shelves Crops Shelves Packing material Packed crops Loading crates or boxes Pickup truck Doors Windows Fire Escapes Calendar/To Do List Page 3 of 7

4 As an URBAN FARMER I need a way to monitor and manage my vertical farm effectively and efficiently so that I will have time to study and grow my business and easily teach employees how to manage the farm for me. Page 4 of 7

5 Smart Vertical Farm BUILD link: tml#/ _s6 Home Page Vegetables > To Harvest Vegetables > Growing Page 5 of 7

6 Vegetables > Seedlings Sensors > Temperature Sensors > Lighting Page 6 of 7

7 Sensors > Water Security > Alerts Security > Areas Page 7 of 7