Indoor Automated Vertical Farming Systems | AGEYE + SSG Horticulture

Automated Vertical Farming Systems for Commercial Cultivation

AGEYE delivers turnkey indoor vertical farming infrastructure, from single-rack micro deployments to full-scale commercial operations. HYVE systems combine multi-level growing racks, integrated sensors, automated fertigation, robotic handling, LED lighting, and the Digital Cultivation farm operating system. SSG Horticulture supports facility planning, layout review, and installation coordination for AGEYE deployments nationwide.

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Output Designed Around Production Targets

Compare Micro, Scale, and Pro configurations by weekly plant capacity, annual output, automation level, and footprint.

Labor Automate Repeatable Crop Work

Use robotic seeding, transplanting, material handling, harvesting, tray washing, and plant scouting where the operation needs it most.

Control Connect Sensors, Tasks, and Recipes

Digital Cultivation connects crop scheduling, SOPs, fertigation, sensors, inventory, compliance, and AI-driven optimization.

Planning Fit the System to the Facility

SSG helps review room dimensions, ceiling height, utility needs, workflow, install sequence, expansion plans, and project constraints.

Product configurations

Vertical farming systems designed around output, efficiency, and long-term facility growth.

AGEYE systems are not one-size-fits-all equipment packages. Each configuration is a starting point for a facility conversation around crop mix, yield targets, automation depth, building constraints, ROI goals, and future expansion.

Compact indoor vertical farming system with controlled grow racks and LED lighting

Entry-scale turnkey system

HYVE Micro

HYVE Micro is built for operators launching first production, validating demand, testing crop economics, or creating a controlled proof-of-concept farm in a compact footprint. The single-rack system gives teams a practical starting point before scaling into larger configurations.

System scaleSingle rack, 5 growing levels, approximately 950 sq ft footprint.

Output profileApproximately 1,000 plants per week with roughly 23,000 lbs annual yield potential.

Core systemsIntegrated LED lighting, sensors, automated fertigation, Digital Cultivation, and CultivAid AI.

Use whenThe project needs a lower-entry system for pilot production, schools, restaurants, R&D, or local market validation.

Planning noteSSG reviews room fit, utility needs, crop goals, installation sequence, and whether the site can expand later.

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Multi-rack commercial indoor farming system with LED lighting and crop rows

Early commercial production

HYVE Scale

HYVE Scale supports operators moving beyond pilot production into consistent commercial output. It introduces semi-automated workflows while keeping the system modular enough to expand into Pro-scale capacity without starting the facility plan over.

System scale4 racks, 8 growing levels, approximately 3,000 sq ft footprint.

Output profileApproximately 5,871 plants per week and about 305,000 plants annually.

Automation depthSemi-automated seeding, transplanting, material handling, sensing, fertigation, and platform-led task orchestration.

Use whenThe operation needs commercial volume, stronger labor efficiency, and a staged path toward full automation.

Planning noteSSG helps align layout, workflow, MEP coordination, delivery path, and installation timing before the order moves forward.

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Full commercial-scale automated vertical farming facility with controlled environment equipment

Full commercial automation

HYVE Pro

HYVE Pro is the full commercial-scale system for operators targeting large production volume, lower manual labor dependency, and a connected automation floor. It brings racking, fertigation, sensors, robotics, conveyance, plant scouting, and Digital Cultivation into one facility-wide system.

System scale10 racks, 12 growing levels, approximately 18,000 sq ft footprint.

Output profileApproximately 37,385 plants per week and about 1.94 million plants annually.

Automation depthEnd-to-end robotic automation for seed-to-harvest workflows, material handling, tray washing, and autonomous scouting.

Use whenThe project needs full production scale, predictable throughput, reduced labor exposure, and stronger ROI modeling.

Planning noteSSG reviews ceiling height, floor plan, power, plumbing, drainage, HVAC coordination, service access, and installation phasing.

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Digital farm management dashboard and software interface for indoor farming operations

Standalone software platform

Digital Cultivation Platform

Digital Cultivation is AGEYE's farm ERP and operating system for commercial indoor farming. It can be deployed with HYVE systems or used as standalone SaaS for existing facilities that need better production planning, task orchestration, inventory control, compliance tracking, and AI-assisted decision support.

How it fitsWorks with HYVE systems or existing third-party sensors, controls, and business systems through an API-first architecture.

Core functionsCrop scheduling, SOPs, task assignment, inventory, analytics, compliance, automation orchestration, and yield forecasting.

AI supportCultivAid enables natural-language farm queries, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and cross-cycle performance comparison.

Use whenThe farm already has hardware but needs a system of action that connects plans, tasks, sensors, and outcomes.

Planning noteSSG can help frame software conversations around facility operations, existing systems, workflow gaps, and future automation plans.

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Not sure which system fits?

Start With the Facility, Crop Plan, and Business Model

The right AGEYE path depends on more than the rack count. SSG Horticulture and AGEYE can evaluate room dimensions, ceiling height, workflow requirements, crop mix, automation goals, utility constraints, ROI expectations, and growth targets before recommending a system configuration.

Facility assessmentReview available space, ceiling height, access paths, utilities, MEP coordination, and installation constraints.

Production modelingCompare crop mix, weekly output targets, labor strategy, yield expectations, and ROI goals.

Layout planningCoordinate system placement, service access, operator workflow, automation zones, and future expansion paths.

Phased deploymentEvaluate whether Micro, Scale, Pro, software-only, or a custom system path makes the most sense.

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Integrated system planning

One automation stack is easier to plan than disconnected point solutions.

AGEYE brings racks, LED lighting, sensors, fertigation, robotics, Digital Cultivation, CultivAid AI, and ARIS plant scanning into one coordinated system. That matters because production schedules, robot tasks, sensor validation, and crop outcomes need to work together.

Single system viewPlans, tasks, equipment, and outcomes stay connected.

Cleaner executionRobots and controls run from the production plan.

Better facility fitSSG helps confirm how the system lands inside the building.

Comparison matrix

How HYVE Micro, Scale, Pro, and Digital Cultivation differ.

Use this comparison to start the right conversation. Final system fit should be confirmed around crop mix, building constraints, automation level, labor strategy, and ROI goals.

Decision Point HYVE Micro HYVE Scale HYVE Pro Digital Cultivation SSG Planning

Primary role Entry-scale turnkey system for pilots and local production. Early commercial system for repeatable output. Full commercial system for automated production at scale. Farm ERP and operating system for new or existing farms. Facility fit, layout, workflow, and implementation support.

Output reference About 1,000 plants per week. About 5,871 plants per week. About 37,385 plants per week. Supports production planning and yield forecasting. Confirms how output goals shape room and system requirements.

Automation depth Limited automation with integrated software and sensing. Semi-automated workflows with more robotic support. Full end-to-end automation from seeding through harvest support. Coordinates plans, tasks, sensors, recipes, and analytics. Reviews where automation belongs in the facility workflow.

Best fit Restaurants, schools, R&D, pilot programs, and proof of concept projects. Commercial growers scaling toward consistent output and unit economics. Large operators targeting high throughput and reduced labor dependency. Existing farms that need better scheduling, operations, and data visibility. Teams deciding between Micro, Scale, Pro, software-only, or custom deployment.

Facility planning Compact footprint and expansion path matter. Clear floor area, utilities, and automation zones matter. Ceiling height, power, plumbing, HVAC, service access, and install sequence matter. Sensor integration, API access, current processes, and data quality matter. Room dimensions, utilities, permitting, MEP, delivery path, and phasing are reviewed early.

Specification and planning checkpoints

The system should be planned around production, not just equipment.

AGEYE configurations provide a strong starting framework, but the final system needs to match the facility, crop plan, output target, automation strategy, and utility reality. SSG helps keep the conversation grounded in how the room will actually operate.

Capacity and footprint

Reference systems range from compact Micro deployments to full Pro systems with multi-level rack structures, robotic workflows, and full farm operating software.

Lead time and installation

Typical turnkey timelines range from 8 to 16 weeks depending on system scale, site readiness, permitting, local MEP coordination, and commissioning needs.

Planning reference

What needs to be confirmed

AreaAGEYE ProvidesSSG Helps Confirm

RackingHYVE multi-level grow rack system.Room fit, ceiling height, service access, and expansion plan.

LightingIntegrated LED lighting matched to the crop program.Power coordination, fixture access, and maintenance paths.

SensorsClimate, water quality, nutrient, and plant health data streams.Sensor placement, data needs, and integration goals.

FertigationAutomated nutrient dosing and irrigation routines.Water supply, drainage, plumbing coordination, and access.

RoboticsSeeding, transplanting, material handling, harvesting, tray washing, and scouting options.Automation zones, safety clearances, service paths, and workflow impact.

SoftwareDigital Cultivation with CultivAid AI and API-first integration.Operational workflows, user roles, reporting needs, and existing systems.

FacilitySystem design, integration, installation, and commissioning support.Building constraints, MEP, permits, delivery path, and project phasing.

Final scope should be verified during facility planning. Dimensions, utilities, crop recipes, automation level, permitting, and local trade coordination can all affect the recommendation.

What the system includes

Hardware, automation, sensing, and software working as one growing platform.

AGEYE is strongest when the physical farm and the operating system are planned together. The goal is not just more equipment. The goal is a connected facility where plans drive tasks, tasks trigger systems, sensors validate conditions, and outcomes improve future cycles.

Indoor farming racks with crops and controlled lighting

System layer 01

Integrated Hardware and Robotics

HYVE systems combine the physical production environment with the automation needed to reduce repetitive crop work and keep workflows moving.

Multi-level racks, LED lighting, sensor arrays, and automated fertigation.
Robotic seeding, transplanting, material handling, harvesting, and tray washing options.
ARIS plant scanning and analytics for autonomous scouting and crop intelligence.

Farm software dashboard and operating system for commercial indoor agriculture

System layer 02

Digital Cultivation and CultivAid AI

Digital Cultivation acts as the operating system for the farm. It turns production goals into crop schedules, daily tasks, automation triggers, sensor validation, and better decisions over time.

Production planning, crop scheduling, SOPs, labor coordination, and inventory.
Cost-per-pound visibility, compliance tracking, predictive harvest forecasting, and fleet reporting.
CultivAid AI for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, yield prediction, and natural-language farm queries.

Measure Track climate, nutrient, water, imaging, and operational data so the farm can respond to real conditions.

Automate Use robots, controls, and task triggers to reduce repetitive manual work and tighten execution.

Plan Use crop scheduling and production modeling to align planting, transplanting, harvest, labor, and inventory.

Improve Feed outcomes back into recipes, schedules, and future cycles so the facility gets smarter over time.

System components

These details make the product feel like an integrated farm, not a bundle of equipment.

AGEYE combines the production system, data layer, automation layer, and operating software into a coordinated platform. That gives buyers a clearer path than piecing together separate rack, light, sensor, fertigation, robotics, and software vendors.

HYVE Growing Racks

Multi-level rack structures provide the production platform for Micro, Scale, Pro, and custom configurations.

Integrated LED Lighting

Lighting is planned with the crop recipe and rack configuration instead of treated as a disconnected purchase.

Automated Fertigation

Automated nutrient dosing and irrigation routines help manage pH, EC, dissolved oxygen, and watering schedules.

Environmental Sensors

Temperature, humidity, CO2, VPD, DLI, water quality, nutrient, and imaging data feed the operating platform.

Robotic Seeding

Automated seeding reduces repetitive labor and helps trigger production activity from the crop schedule.

Robotic Transplanting

Seedlings can move from nursery to grow positions with less manual handling and better timing control.

Material Handling

Tray transport and automation movement help connect seeding, nursery, grow, harvest, wash, and packaging zones.

Harvest and Tray Washing

Automated harvesting, root cutting, and tray washing options reduce labor in repetitive post-harvest tasks.

ARIS Plant Scouting

Autonomous plant scouting and analytics support plant health review, anomaly detection, and crop intelligence.

Digital Cultivation

The farm operating system connects crop plans, tasks, automation, sensors, inventory, compliance, and AI insights.

Rack-based indoor production

Digital software interface for controlled environment agriculture — Software-led farm operations

Facility planning factors

What SSG reviews before recommending an AGEYE path.

The right answer depends on the building and the business model. SSG helps move the conversation beyond product selection and into layout planning: crop mix, output targets, clear height, MEP coordination, automation zones, service access, workflow, installation phasing, and future growth.

Room dimensions

Ceiling height

Crop mix

Weekly output targets

Rack count

Growing levels

Automation depth

Labor strategy

Power requirements

Water supply

Drainage

HVAC coordination

MEP contractors

Permitting

ROI target

Install phasing

Applications

AGEYE systems support commercial food production, research, and controlled grow environments.

AGEYE is optimized for food crop economics, especially leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and specialty crops. The same planning approach can also support research, education, existing farm upgrades, and broader controlled environment agriculture needs.

Commercial Food Production

Leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and specialty crops where consistent output, labor efficiency, and predictable unit economics matter.

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Fresh produce packed for grocery and foodservice distribution

Grocery and Foodservice Supply

Regional supply programs where operators want ultra-fresh production closer to distribution, restaurants, campuses, hotels, or foodservice customers.

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Research and university controlled environment growing application

Research and Universities

Pilot farms, R&D environments, teaching facilities, and controlled crop trials where data, consistency, and recipe control are critical.

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Existing grow operation with plants in a controlled environment

Existing Indoor Farms

Facilities that may not need a full HYVE hardware package but need better sensors, software, scheduling, automation, and operational visibility.

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What crops can AGEYE systems grow?+

AGEYE systems are optimized for leafy greens, lettuces, herbs, microgreens, and specialty crops. The platform supports more than 50 crop varieties with customizable growth recipes, including crops such as basil, cilantro, mint, arugula, kale, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and hemp depending on the system plan.

Can Digital Cultivation be used without buying HYVE hardware?+

Yes. Digital Cultivation is available as standalone SaaS for existing farms. It can connect with third-party sensors, equipment, control systems, and business platforms through an API-first architecture, so facilities do not need to re-platform their entire operation.

How long does a turnkey installation take?+

Typical timelines range from 8 to 16 weeks depending on system scale, site readiness, local permitting, and MEP coordination. The customer generally provides the building space, licensed plumbing and electrical work, local MEP contractor coordination, and required permits.

What ROI can I expect from automation?+

AGEYE positions its automation around faster payback than traditional indoor farming automation. ROI depends on facility scope, crop mix, production goals, labor market, utility costs, and automation depth, so the best next step is a system plan and ROI conversation.

What is included in a HYVE system?+

HYVE systems can include rack systems, LED lighting, fertigation, sensors, Digital Cultivation, CultivAid AI, ARIS plant scanning, robotic automation, installation support, and commissioning. The exact scope depends on whether the project is Micro, Scale, Pro, or custom.

Which HYVE configuration is right for my facility?+

Micro is often the starting point for pilots and compact deployments. Scale fits early commercial production. Pro fits full commercial deployment with end-to-end automation. The right recommendation should be confirmed around crop mix, yield target, labor plan, building constraints, ROI goals, and expansion plans.

Is this only for new indoor farms?+

No. AGEYE supports turnkey indoor farm systems, but Digital Cultivation, sensors, controls, and automation conversations can also apply to existing facilities that need better operational visibility or targeted automation upgrades.

How does SSG Horticulture help?+

SSG helps frame the facility conversation before product selection. That includes reviewing room dimensions, output goals, workflow, utility constraints, MEP coordination, service access, installation phasing, and how AGEYE systems fit into the broader facility plan.

Where We Work

Supporting AGEYE System Projects Across Regions, Facility Types, and Growth Stages

SSG can support AGEYE system conversations for new builds, expansions, retrofits, indoor farming facilities, research environments, greenhouse projects, and controlled production environments across a broad national service footprint.

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Southwest Solutions Near You

Explore office locations and supported service markets across the U.S. for automated vertical farming systems, cultivation facilities, greenhouse projects, research spaces, and controlled production environments.

Southwest Solutions Service Areas

Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Lenexa w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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