What I Build
Custom sensors, robots, and software — built to order for conservation teams, researchers, and volunteers.
Built for the Field, Not the Lab
Every solution here starts with a conversation. Some are closer to ready than others, but all of them are designed around one idea — that the people doing real conservation work deserve practical, affordable tools. If something here looks relevant to your project, get in touch and we’ll figure out what makes sense together.
Root Sense — Environmental Sensor Systems
Root Sense is a family of field sensors designed for ecological monitoring in forests, wetlands, and nature preserves. Standard configurations cover humidity, soil moisture, temperature, pressure, water quality, and pollen. Beyond off-the-shelf sensing, Root Sense also includes custom-built sensors not available commercially — including microbial activity monitors, VOC detectors, and specialised atmospheric sensors for deeper ecosystem analysis. Devices can be configured for standalone local storage or networked via LoRa, BLE, or WiFi. Camera-based variants can also be built for flora and fauna identification.
Trail Ranger — Robots for Conservation
Trail Ranger is a range of small land robots built for forests, trails, and nature preserves. They can patrol and map areas, monitor wildlife, detect disturbances, or carry out repetitive physical tasks like seed planting, soil work, and basic trail maintenance — reducing the manual burden on small volunteer teams. Sampling variants can collect seeds, pollen, or plant matter depending on the project. Solar-powered configurations allow Trail Ranger units to operate independently in the field for extended periods.
Canopy Console — Forest Intelligence Software
Canopy Console turns raw sensor and robot data into something useful. It provides interactive maps and dashboards that help small teams track environmental conditions, monitor restoration progress, and coordinate fieldwork — without needing technical expertise to operate. Designed to be lightweight, open, and affordable for NGOs and volunteer groups.
Have a Different Idea?
Every project is different. If you have a conservation challenge that doesn’t fit neatly into what’s listed here, I’d still love to hear about it. I’m always open to exploring new ideas, unusual sensor requirements, or custom builds that haven’t been done before. Get in touch and let’s figure out what’s possible together.