Cultivation on AutoPylot

AutoPylot is KUBO’s autonomous cultivation system for Ultra-Clima® greenhouses. It connects greenhouse data, crop knowledge and intelligent climate control to automate growing strategies and reduce manual climate adjustments. With AutoPylot, growers, owners and investors gain more control over crop performance, resource use and greenhouse operations.

More control over every square meter

Greenhouse operations are becoming more complex. Climate conditions, energy use, labour availability and crop performance all need to be managed with precision.

At the same time, many greenhouse businesses still depend heavily on the experience and availability of skilled growers. AutoPylot helps reduce that dependency by turning greenhouse data into automated cultivation decisions.

The result is a larger span of control, fewer manual adjustments and a more consistent way to manage crop performance.

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What is AutoPylot?

AutoPylot is KUBO’s autonomous cultivation system. It uses data from the greenhouse, such as climate, light, energy and crop conditions, to help execute the right growing strategy automatically.

The grower remains in control of the strategy. AutoPylot supports the execution by translating that strategy into automated climate and cultivation actions.

Just like a pilot sets the destination and monitors the flight, the greenhouse operator defines the cultivation strategy. AutoPylot helps steer the greenhouse towards the destination: a successful harvest.

AutoPylot is part of KUBO’s broader approach to greenhouse innovation.

From data to cultivation decisions

How autonomous cultivation works

AutoPylot turns greenhouse data and crop knowledge into automated climate actions.
The grower sets the strategy, AutoPylot supports the execution, and the operator stays in control through monitoring and optimisation.

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Gather greenhouse data

The system collects and combines relevant data from the greenhouse, such as climate, energy, light conditions.
Gather greenhouse data

Define the growing strategy

Together with KUBO’s cultivation experts, the ideal strategy is determined for the crop, variety and business goals.

Define the growing strategy

Automate climate control

AutoPylot translates the strategy into automated control actions, linked to the greenhouse systems.
Automate climate control

Monitor & optimise

Growers and operators stay in control through continuous monitoring, smart insights and ongoing optimisation.
Monitor & optimise

Control the strategy, not every setting

Greenhouse climate control can involve hundreds of settings, from temperature and humidity to screens, lighting and ventilation. AutoPylot simplifies this to six key control buttons. The operator sets the growing strategy; AutoPylot translates it into automatic climate adjustments.

This reduces manual work, creates more stable growing conditions and helps operators manage larger greenhouse areas with more control.

Why AutoPylot is built for Ultra-Clima® greenhouses

Autonomous cultivation is only possible when the greenhouse climate can be controlled with high precision. That is why AutoPylot is built for KUBO’s Ultra-Clima® greenhouse.

Ultra-Clima® is a semi-closed greenhouse concept designed for precise climate control. This stable growing environment gives AutoPylot the foundation it needs to execute cultivation strategies effectively.

Together, Ultra-Clima® and AutoPylot help greenhouse operators create more predictable growing conditions, improve consistency and use resources more efficiently.

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Benefits for growers, owners and investors

AutoPylot helps greenhouse teams manage cultivation with more control, more consistency and fewer manual adjustments. By combining greenhouse data, crop knowledge and automated climate control, it supports a more scalable and predictable way of growing.

For growers

Less repetitive climate adjustment and more support in data-driven decision-making.

For owners

More control over crop performance, operations and risk across larger greenhouse areas.

For crop advisors

A stronger data foundation to define, monitor and optimise cultivation strategies.

For investors

A more predictable and scalable growing concept with less dependency on individual grower experience.

Developed with Hoogendoorn and IIVO

AutoPylot is developed in collaboration with Hoogendoorn, combining KUBO’s greenhouse expertise with advanced climate computer technology. Through integration with Hoogendoorn’s IIVO climate computer, AutoPylot connects cultivation intelligence directly to greenhouse control. This allows growing strategies to be executed automatically and accurately within the greenhouse environment.

Together, KUBO, Ultra-Clima®, AutoPylot and IIVO create a powerful foundation for autonomous growing.

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Tested in real greenhouse conditions

AutoPylot is developed, tested and refined in real greenhouse conditions. At KUBO’s test centre, cultivation strategies are validated in practice. This helps KUBO improve the system continuously and ensures that AutoPylot is developed around real crops, real climate conditions and real operational challenges.

By testing in practice, KUBO can support growers with autonomous cultivation solutions that are both innovative and applicable in day-to-day greenhouse operations.

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Autonomous cultivation vs greenhouse automation

Greenhouse automation controls individual systems such as screens, ventilation, lighting, heating or irrigation.

Autonomous cultivation goes one step further. It connects these systems to a growing strategy and uses greenhouse data to support or automate cultivation decisions.

AutoPylot helps bridge the gap between crop strategy and greenhouse control. The grower defines the strategy; AutoPylot supports the execution.

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Ready to explore autonomous cultivation?

AutoPylot helps greenhouse owners and growers move from manual control to data-driven, autonomous cultivation. Discover how AutoPylot can support your greenhouse project, improve operational control and help you grow more with less.