TAU Winter Buds Scanner

Tau dev team

About this app

Tau Winter buds is a field data-capture app for kiwifruit growers, orchard managers, and agronomy teams. It records high-quality, GPS-tracked video of orchard rows and uploads each scan for analysis — turning a walk or drive down the rows into structured, geo-located data.

Built for real orchard conditions, the app pairs HDR video recording with continuous GPS logging so every scan is tied to an accurate track of where it was captured.

KEY FEATURES

• HDR video recording — clear, high dynamic range footage tuned for outdoor orchard light, with automatic exposure that adapts to the scene.
• GPS track logging — each recording is paired with a precise GPS track (GPX), with heading derived from your movement along the row.
• Guided setup — choose your site and block, enter row and bay measurements, and start scanning in seconds.
• Reliable capture — the record button only arms once a stable GPS lock is acquired, so your tracks start clean.
• Background-safe recording — capture keeps running via a foreground service so a screen change won't interrupt your scan.
• Upload manager — review your recordings on the dashboard, then upload single or multiple scans. Watch live progress, queue several at once, and cancel an in-progress upload with a press-and-hold control.
• Storage friendly — completed uploads are cleaned up automatically, and you can delete recordings (video and GPS data) in bulk.
• Offline tolerant — record now and upload later when you have a connection.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Sign in to your Tau account.
2. Select the site and block you're scanning and confirm the row and bay details.
3. Start the preview, wait for GPS to lock, then record as you move along the row.
4. Stop when finished — your video and GPS track are saved together.
5. From the dashboard, upload your scans for processing.

WHO IT'S FOR

Tau Winter buds is intended for growers and field teams working with Tau's kiwifruit platform. An account is required to sign in and upload data.

PERMISSIONS

• Camera & microphone — to record orchard scan video.
• Precise location — to log the GPS track that geo-references each scan.
• Notifications — to show recording and upload status.

Your recordings and GPS tracks are uploaded to your Tau account for analysis.