GrowCubes | Insert Coin Expand NY 2013

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GrowCubes demo from the Insert Coin Competition at Expand NY 2013. The idea is devilishly simple to describe, but difficult to execute: A rotisserie-esque wheel spins six plates around in a circle under a strip of LEDs, which provide the necessary light for photosynthesis. Above, a device sprays a nutrient-rich mist that'll seep into the roots to make plant growth much more efficient. Inside, there's a BeagleBone Black paired up with an Arduino Duo microcontroller, although there are plans to move across to a custom-made motherboard in the near future. Now, the prototypes haven't been priced as yet, but Beauvois hopes to offer the pro-sized models for $2,000 per unit. Read more on Engadget: http://goo.gl/kmc6K1 Subscribe To Engadget Today: http://bit.ly/YA7pDT About Engadget: Engadget provides the web's best consumer electronics & gadgets coverage. Launched in 2004 by former Gizmodo editor and co-founder Peter Rojas, Engadget now covers the latest mobile devices, computers, TVs, laptops, personal electronics, hardware, tablets, and cameras. Engadget's video property is a part of the AOL On Network. Get More Engadget: Read: http://engt.co/YZHYeP Like: http://on.fb.me/YZI4mL Follow: http://bit.ly/YFfj0L

Published 2013-11-09 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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