This summer, Ajinomatrix has taken significant strides forward by establishing a new department—Ajinomatrix BioSphere. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to pioneering sustainable living technologies, focusing on regenerative, autarkic food production systems that can be implemented at home and potentially adapted for future space exploration, from the founder's work within the EIIS Space Entrepreneurship Master with AIrbus and ESA...
1. Ajinomatrix BioSphere: Conceptualizing Developing Regenerative Food Systems - still delicious
Our new department, Ajinomatrix BioSphere, is dedicated to studying and developing regenerative food production systems that are not only sustainable but also self-sufficient. These systems are being tested in multiple setups, ranging from compact, budget-friendly solutions to more advanced smart home integrations. The AquaPoNano kit, the Mijia Xiaomi Smart Aquarium, and the DIY Closet-Sized Smart Greenhouse form the core of our current testing platforms. These systems are not only operational at Ajinomatrix's headquarters but are also being replicated in several other locations, including a major university that is in the process of joining this groundbreaking project.
2. Scaling Innovation: From Home to Space
Each of these setups represents a different scale and complexity in home-based food production. The smallest, AquaPoNano kit, is a solar-powered, autonomous aquaponic system that offers an entry point into sustainable living for eco-conscious consumers. The Mijia Xiaomi Smart Aquarium integrates IoT technology for remote monitoring, while the DIY Closet-Sized Smart Greenhouse provides a larger, solar-powered solution that supports a variety of plants and fish in a closed-loop system. These setups are designed to be scalable, with the ultimate goal of integrating them into a larger, fully autonomous MyFood smart greenhouse system capable of sustaining a full family with fresh produce and fish.
3. Quality, Taste, and Aroma: Mission-Critical Focus
At the heart of Ajinomatrix BioSphere is our unwavering commitment to quality. While it is scientifically proven that the well-being of individuals during the experience of eating is mission-critical, whether on Earth or in space. Our focus on the quality of taste and aroma is a hallmark of Ajinomatrix, ensuring that every aspect of our systems contributes to an enhanced sensory experience. This commitment to excellence is not just a trademark of our brand, but a guiding principle in all our research and development efforts.
4. Seeking Partnerships: Expanding the Frontier of Biosphere Research
As we advance this project, we are actively seeking partners to replicate our systems, further test their capabilities, and explore opportunities for funding. Our goal is to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations and institutions to push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable living and biosphere research. We are particularly interested in exploring how these systems can be adapted for space applications, building on the lessons learned from past efforts, such as NASA’s Biosphere experiments, which faced significant challenges but provided invaluable insights.
AJX BIOSPHERE Manifesto
Ajinomatrix’s BioSphere design branch focuses on developing a comprehensive Life Support System (LSS) for space exploration, using autonomous and autarchic food production through nano aquarium appliances and smart greenhouses. The research is designed to mimic the closed-loop ecosystems required in space, integrating fish, plant, and algae production to sustain life without external inputs.
These systems are studied through IoT-enabled nano aquariums and compact greenhouses, which are tested in terrestrial environments but modeled for potential deployment in space missions. Data from users, collected through forums and support groups, provides real-time feedback on the efficiency and sustainability of these systems.
This user-generated data is critical for refining the BioSphere’s sensory systems, focusing on taste, aroma, and sensory qualities of the food, which are mission-critical for astronaut well-being. Ensuring the quality of taste and smell in these controlled environments is essential not only for the nutrition of astronauts but also for their psychological health, making sensory data integration a key aspect of the research. This fusion of smart, sustainable food systems with sensory technology supports Ajinomatrix’s broader vision of space-ready food production, ensuring that astronauts' food experiences are both nourishing and satisfying, integrated into a purposed design agency.
Conclusion: Ajinomatrix BioSphere—Leading the Next Generation of Biosphere Research
Ajinomatrix is well-positioned to lead the next generation of biosphere research, leveraging lessons from past efforts while introducing new technologies and methodologies. By framing this project as a natural extension of our existing work, we can introduce our innovative ideas to both current markets and potential future partners in the space industry. This careful positioning will allow Ajinomatrix to maintain its core identity while exploring exciting new frontiers in sustainable technology. We invite you to join us on this journey as we continue to innovate and expand the possibilities of sustainable living, both on Earth and beyond.
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