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Laukansaari Giants

Laukansaari Giants

Novel robotics for embryo selection and germination.

Commercialization preparations are in progress!

The projects’s main actions

The commercialization of Norway spruce embryo somatic embryogenesis and germination robotics is being prepared for. The stages of somatic embryogenesis are being scaled and optimized through applied research. The use of developed robotics and artificial intelligence in processing germinated embryos is under study. Several potential business growth paths are being explored: including the production of somatic embryogenesis-generated plants, the development of robotics, and global licensing the production technology.

 

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Trees are essential to life, but they face challenges in climate change. Tree breeding results in improved growth, quality, and survival of trees in various growing conditions.

The goal is to prepare for the commercialization of Norway spruce somatic embryogenesis and embryo germination robotics. The viability and quality of forest seedlings are improved by multiplying selected tree seed embryos. Robot and AI-guided embryo handling enable cost-effective production of elite seedlings.

The technology and its scalability ensure faster tree breeding results and more efficient use of human resources. The developed robotics can be easily integrated into existing systems.

Facts

Project name:

Laukansaari Giants

Project duration: 1.1.2024–31.12.2025

Info

Lead partner: Natural Resources Institute Finland
Partial partners: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Area of strength: Forest environment and energy
Research unit: Electronics 3k factory

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: Business Finland, Research to Business funding
Total budget: 799 758 EUR
Xamk part of the total budget: 199 758 EUR

Contact us:

Phone
+358504615572
Email
Elina.Havia@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Elina Havia
Research Manager
+358504615572
Elina.Havia@xamk.fi
Phone
+358503707671
Email
Elmar.Bernhardt@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Elmar Bernhardt
Testing and Electronics Design
+358503707671
Elmar.Bernhardt@xamk.fi
Phone
+358401208846
Email
Henri.Montonen@xamk.fi
Department
Elektroniikan 3K-tehdas
Henri Montonen
Research Engineer
+358401208846
Henri.Montonen@xamk.fi

Project partners

Natural Resources Institute Finland
Xamk Electronics 3K Factory

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