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App-Connected Indoor Gardens

'Grobo' Lets Consumers Grow Plants with Minimal Effort

— August 10, 2016 — Lifestyle
Freshly grown fruit, vegetables and herbs are almost always better than what's available at the local supermarket, and the Grobo makes it easy to get that freshness without even having to set foot outside. Green thumbs love the act of gardening, but busy schedules or a lack of yard space can make gardening an unrealistic endeavor. The Grobo is an indoor gardening machine with an app-based interface, letting consumers garden with the touch of a button.

To use the Grobo, consumers can buy plant seeds from any gardening shop as well as nutrients and the soil they need. Then all they need to do is put the materials in the Grobo, add water and monitor their plants' progress through the Grobo app. The machine will automatically apply the correct amount of "sunlight" to its plants via LEDs and the app will notify consumers when the Grobo needs a water refill.
Trend Themes
1. App-connected Indoor Gardens - App-connected indoor gardens are disrupting traditional gardening methods by allowing consumers to easily grow plants with minimal effort through an app-based interface.
2. Freshly Grown Produce at Home - The Grobo allows consumers to have access to freshly grown fruit, vegetables, and herbs without needing a yard or extensive gardening knowledge.
3. Automated Gardening Technology - The use of automated gardening machines like the Grobo simplifies the process of gardening by automatically providing the correct nutrients, water, and 'sunlight' for optimal plant growth.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - The Grobo fits into the smart home technology industry as an innovative solution for indoor gardening.
2. Urban Gardening - App-connected indoor gardens like the Grobo cater to the growing trend of urban gardening where space is limited.
3. Home Appliance - The Grobo can be considered as a disruptive innovation within the home appliance industry, offering a unique way to grow plants inside the home.
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