E-Nano
Robotics and AI for sports surface data analysis.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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E-Nano, founded in London in 2019 by Alan Berteloot, Gabor Zichy, and Christian von Scheidt, provides robotic-based solutions for the sports and agriculture industries. The company has developed modular robots that utilize artificial intelligence and a suite of sensors to monitor professional sports surfaces, such as golf courses and football pitches. These autonomous robots gather and analyze real-time data on field health, providing standardized and reliable assessments.
The technology is designed to enhance playing surfaces, reduce maintenance costs, and improve sustainability. Clients can use a mission planner to define the robot's assessment path, tailoring the evaluation to specific areas of concern. The robots are equipped with a variety of sensors including NDVI to measure turf health, a penetrometer for soil compaction, a Clegg Hammer for surface firmness, moisture sensors, a multispectral sensor, and a thermal camera. This data is accessible through an intuitive digital platform, offering clear and actionable reports to help grounds managers make informed decisions.
E-Nano targets a diverse clientele, including sports field manufacturers, grounds managers, and sports league managers. While initially exploring applications in the agricultural sector, particularly vineyards, the company pivoted to focus on sports turf management after a pivotal partnership with STRI Group, a leading sports surface solutions provider. The company operates on a business model that provides these automated assessment services, likely on a subscription or per-use basis. In June 2021, E-Nano secured $141K in a seed funding round from investors including SFC Capital and HYPE.
Keywords: sports surface analysis, turf management, autonomous robotics, AI data analysis, groundskeeping technology, field health monitoring, soil data, pitch assessment, sustainable agriculture, sports technology, robotics-as-a-service, field analytics, golf course maintenance, football pitch management, environmental sensors, data-driven agriculture