The Technology Behind HerdTek
Hardware, artificial intelligence, and data security working perfectly together. Discover how a simple ear sensor transforms into a reliable early warning system for your entire operation.
Technology Overview
Cutting-Edge Tech. Unmatched Simplicity.
HerdTek is far more than just a smart ear tag. We combine ultra-rugged hardware, a plug-and-play cellular network, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence into one seamless package. From day one, our goal was to build a system that does not just generate endless data, but provides concrete answers. This is technology built to withstand the harsh realities of the barn. It runs entirely autonomously in the background and only alerts you when your attention is actually needed.
Seamless Integration
From Cow to Smartphone
It all runs on autopilot behind the scenes. The smart ear tag tracks key vitals around the clock and feeds data through the base station straight to the cloud, where our AI instantly translates raw numbers into clear action steps on your phone.
Our Journey
The Road to Launch Readiness
Building technology that survives the harsh realities of daily farm life takes grit. HerdTek is the result of three years of relentless R&D, continuous prototyping, and rigorous testing. Our path took us from raw concepts and sensor trials through endless iterations to deliver market-ready hardware.
Prototypes & Proof of Concept
Laying the foundation in the lab. We built our very first hardware prototypes, benchmarked top sensors on the market, and validated core concepts.
Setbacks & Progress
Early designs failed under tough barn conditions. We went back to the drawing board to overhaul the electronics and wireless tech, ending the year with the hardware able to transmit data reliably.
Stress Testing & AI Training
Gearing up for large-scale pilot projects. Deploying temporary tag mounts allows us to harvest rich data sets, training our AI models so the system is thoroughly prepared and ready for launch.
Mass Production & Launch
Finalizing hardware certifications, completing manufacturing tooling, and kicking off mass production. The official rollout of HerdTek for proactive dairy operations across Germany.
Behind the scenes
Inside Hardware Development
A look at our journey over the past few years. From hand-soldered PCBs and endless enclosure iterations to the moment our hardware had to prove itself under real barn conditions.
Hardware Stress Test
Uncompromisingly Rugged.
High-tech is useless if it cracks the first time a cow whacks it against a headlock. We engineered the tag enclosure to withstand extreme physical impact and daily abuse without missing a beat.
Inside the Technology
A dependable system takes more than just a single sensor. Explore our core tech stack, our approach to data privacy, and the milestones ahead as we move toward launch.
Cardiovascular sensing
How we track heart rate, HRV, and blood oxygen right at the ear using optical smartwatch sensors adapted for the realities of the barn.
Development roadmap
A transparent look at which features are already built, what will be validated in the pilot program, and what is planned next.
Artificial intelligence
A two-tier AI architecture: Edge AI processes cow behavior directly on the tag, while backend models fuse those behavioral insights with vital signs to catch early health risks.
Connectivity & Coverage
A dedicated wireless network built to handle dense barn structures and wide pasture coverage. Onboard data buffering ensures zero data loss during temporary connection drops.
Data Privacy & Security
End-to-end encryption from tag to app. Your operational and herd data stays hosted on secure European servers, never leaves the EU, and remains 100% yours.
Shape the future of dairy farming with us.
Ahead of our 2027 market launch, we are partnering with progressive dairy farms for our final pilot phase. Your field feedback will directly shape a system built with zero compromise for daily farm operations.