Real-time Sensors
Continuous monitoring for pH, DO, NH₃, NO₂, and temperature with instant anomaly alerts.
Autonomous Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System
AIMTASFully Autonomous · AI Integrated · Multi-Trophic
150kWSolar Powered
90%Water Recycling
80%Labor Reduction via AI
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Concept Video
This video illustrates the AIMTAS development roadmap across three automation stages:
Stage 1
Semi-Automation
Workers operate the farm daily for essential tasks. Than Nong AI assists with recurring operations and continuous monitoring.
Stage 2
Near-Full Automation
Minimal on-site presence — workers visit only for harvesting, periodic inspections, and maintenance. Than Nong AI takes deeper control of management tasks with autonomous decision-making capabilities.
Stage 3
Fully Autonomous Robotics
Robots replace on-site workers entirely. Humans serve as remote technicians managing smart farms from a centralized hub. Than Nong AI orchestrates end-to-end operations in direct coordination with robotic systems.
What is AIMTAS?
AIMTAS (Autonomous Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System) is an advanced closed-loop production system seamlessly integrating:
- Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology
- Aquaponics (NFT hydroponic vegetable cultivation)
- Algae cultivation (Spirulina raceway)
- Solar-powered energy system (150kW)
- AI-driven monitoring & autonomous control (Than Nong AI Platform)
The system achieves 90% water recycling, produces 85,000 kg fish, 24,000 kg vegetables, and 6,000 kg Spirulina annually with minimal human intervention.
6 Key System Achievements
Resource Independence & Climate Resilience
- 90% water recycling rate — uses only 94.2 m³/day for a 942 m³ system
- Solar-powered operation (150 kW) achieves 50% energy self-sufficiency
- Closed-loop design eliminates dependence on natural water bodies
Superior Food Safety & Quality Control
- Real-time monitoring of water quality (pH, DO, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate)
- UV sterilization achieves 99.9% pathogen reduction
- Controlled environment — zero industrial pollutants, zero antibiotics
Guaranteed Stable Production
- 85,000 kg fish + 24,000 kg vegetables + 6,000 kg Spirulina annually
- 95% survival rate vs. 70–80% in traditional farming
- Continuous 24/7 automated operation
Advanced Automation & AI-Driven Intelligence
- Real-time sensor data → cloud AI for predictive analytics & anomaly detection
- Machine learning optimizes feeding, predicts maintenance, gives disease early warning
- SCADA executes AI recommendations autonomously
Digital Marketplace & Direct-to-Consumer
- All products sold via nongtrang.vn — real-time inventory & automated ordering
- Farm-to-Table transparency: live production data, quality certificates
- Smart pricing algorithm based on supply-demand analytics
Minimal Human Labor Dependency
- Automation bots handle almost every repetitive operational task end-to-end — the farm runs near-fully automated around the clock
- AI + SCADA orchestration significantly reduces manual intervention
- Human teams focus on supervision, quality control, and exception handling
AI Capabilities
Than Nong AI is embedded throughout operations
Predictive Intelligence
Early disease alerts, maintenance forecasting, and production-cycle optimization.
SCADA Automation
Automated control actions based on AI recommendations, reducing manual intervention.
Smart Feeding
Machine-learning-based feeding schedules to reduce feed waste and improve growth consistency.
RAS Closed-Loop System Design
Red Tilapia · Carol Lettuce · Spirulina — Vietnam Installation · 150kW Solar Grid-Tie
Annual Production & Revenue
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Red Tilapia
(Cá Rô Phi Đỏ)
Annual85,000 kg
Price/kg$2.04
Revenue$173,400
41.1%
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Carol Lettuce
(Xà Lách Carol)
Annual24,000 kg
Price/kg$2.80
Revenue$67,200
15.9%
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Spirulina
(Tảo Xoắn)
Annual6,000 kg
Price/kg$28.15
Revenue$168,900
40.0%
Total Annual Revenue$421,700 / year
By-products: 60,000 kg @ $0.19/kg = $11,400 (2.7%)
Investment Breakdown
| Category | Description | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Works | Site preparation, Building structures | $90,000 |
| Fish Ponds (10 units) | Sheet metal tanks, Installation & coating | $105,000 |
| Filtration Systems | Drum filters, MBBR biofilters | $150,000 |
| Aquaponics System | NFT channels & frames (500 m²) | $85,000 |
| Spirulina System | Raceway construction (120 m²) | $50,000 |
| Treatment & Pumping | UV sterilizers, Main pumps (50kW), Blower (45kW) | $90,000 |
| Piping & Valves | PVC/HDPE pipes, Flow meters | $85,000 |
| Electrical System | Solar panels 150kW, Grid-tie inverters | $140,000 |
| Control System | SCADA system, sensors network, AI integration | $55,000 |
| Fish Stock | Red tilapia fingerlings, First year feed | $67,500 |
| Other Costs | Project management, Contingency (10%) | $170,000 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT | $1,087,500 |
Key Financial Metrics
$1,087,500Total Investment
$421,700Annual Revenue
$180,000Operating Expenses
$241,700Net Annual Profit
57.3%Profit Margin
4.5 yrsROI Period
Investing more in a larger AIMTAS farm will shorten the ROI period, as our cost-efficient software system is designed to significantly reduce operating costs with increased farm size.
Digital Ecosystem
AIMTAS is backed by a fully integrated digital platform
nongtrang.vn
Online Marketplace for Farm Products
- Farm-to-table e-commerce connecting AIMTAS production directly to consumers
- Expanding to host 1,000+ verified agricultural suppliers across Vietnam by 2027
iAttendance.co
Farm Resource Management Platform
- Cloud-based workforce management: feeding, maintenance, harvesting tracking
- Mobile app integration, scalable to 10,000+ agricultural facilities
telua.co
IoT Platform for Farming
- Real-time monitoring, AI analytics, automated control for aquaculture systems
- Offered as SaaS to modernize traditional farms nationwide
Challenges We're Solving
🔧 Technical
- Energy management and sustainability
- Disease detection and prevention
- Data analysis and decision support algorithms
📣 Marketing
- Competition with traditional farming methods
- Supply chain integration
- Scaling production to meet demand
💰 Financial
- High upfront costs for technology and infrastructure
- Research and development expenses
- Access to capital and financing options
Progress & Milestones
Experimental Farm Built
Successfully constructed and operational
Auto-Feeding Machine
Designed & manufactured in Vietnam by Telua Company
Filtration System
Custom drum filter designed and being improved
Digital Platforms Live
- nongtrang.vn — online market live
- telua.co — IoT platform, farm sensor control active
- iattendance.co — farm activity management live
Current Phase
Monitoring & improving automation capability
Partners & Collaboration
We are seeking strategic partners to validate our Autonomous Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System through a Proof of Concept (PoC), laying the groundwork for long-term technical and commercial scaling.
What We Seek
We are looking for partners to collaborate on building a small-scale AIMTAS smart farm as a pilot phase. This PoC could take up to 6 months for trial — focusing on feasibility assessment and technical validation to identify the key requirements for achieving the three automation stages above.
This is a mutually beneficial opportunity: in return for your PoC support, we will share 100% of our technology and proprietary know-how at the PoC stage, giving you full visibility into our tech stack and future roadmap — opening doors for deeper future collaboration.
Note: This is not a fundraising stage.
Benefits as Technology Partner
- Full access to our proprietary technology and know-how during the PoC phase
- Front-row seat to a next-generation smart aquaculture tech stack
- Eliminate aquaculture waste through a circular multi-trophic ecosystem
- Automate operations to improve farm safety and local food security
- Opportunity to scale eco-friendly aquaculture into a commercial reality
