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Innovation doesn’t start with a brainstorm; it starts with a problem worth solving. We offer in-depth real-world issue analysis reports in the form of ProbSheets©.
A structured deep-dive into real, unresolved innovation problems; built for leaders who turn insights into action.
Capture the essence of a real-world challenge in a specific industry and sector.
Use it for: Internal briefings and strategic alignment.
A breakdown of why this problem persists. We expose the underlying technical, behavioral, or systemic dynamics at play.
Use it to: Avoid shallow solutions and tackle what truly matters.
A map of the real tension: where market logic, human behavior, or regulation conflict.
Use it to: Build smarter solution strategies.
Estimated cost of inaction — or the value of solving it. Could be in efficiency, spend, or human outcomes.
Use it to: Justify internal resource allocation or team focus.
High-potential innovation zones and “How Might We” prompts. Grounded in real change, not hype.
Use it to: Frame R&D direction or pilot ideas.
When relevant, you’ll get data like market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), competition, trends, and regulatory status.
Use it to: Quickly assess feasibility and timing.
Early suggestions for viable monetization paths and customer dynamics.
Use it to: Imagine traction before prototyping.
Innovation leads, corporate accelerators, product teams, and strategy roles who think in problems first, not just trends.
Every ProbSheet© includes not just a deep dive into the problem — but also a structured exploration of how it might be solved. We unpack each solution angle with clear, actionable depth.
We describe a standout concept that directly addresses the root problem — showing what it does and how it fits the context.
From SaaS to revenue-sharing or partnerships — we map realistic routes to market with business models that make sense.
We highlight what makes the solution possible today, where it needs development, and how scalable it could become.
What gives the idea a durable edge? We examine potential moats, network effects, and first-mover advantages.
Know what it would take: we list the core team skills needed to bring the idea to life — from product to partnerships.
Innovation isn’t about being perfect — it's about asking better questions. Each solution ends with key unknowns to validate.
Solving the right problem has never been easier.
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Pollination is a critical aspect of plant reproduction, directly affecting crop yields and quality.
In vertical farming systems, the absence of natural pollinators poses a significant problem.
Farmers must either attempt manual pollination methods, which are labor-intensive and inefficient, or explore artificial means that often fall short in matching the complexity of natural processes.
This dilemma not only impacts the sustainability of vertical farms but also raises questions about the viability of scaling such operations to meet global food demands.
The APPD System uses a swarm of small drones equipped with advanced sensors and AI algorithms to navigate the vertical farm environment.
These drones are programmed to autonomously identify flowering plants and determine the optimal pollination method, whether by vibrational stimulation, air currents, or direct contact.
High-definition cameras and machine learning enable the drones to recognize flowering stages in different crop types, ensuring timely and precise pollination.
The system's data analytics platform provides operators with real-time updates about pollination rates and plant health, leveraging IoT connectivity for seamless integration into existing farm management systems.