In today’s whirlwind of a world, AI and rapid tech advancements have found their way into nearly every industry! The world of cannabis has been no exception, with new technology emerging that’s transformed processes surrounding cultivation, sales, and product efficacy. Read below to learn about some of the new age tech that is rocking the cannabis sector.
The Peak Beyond
If you’ve stepped foot into any Bud & Rita’s, it’s pretty likely that you’ve witnessed the innovation of The Peak Beyond. To cultivate a buying experience that is convenient, modern, and educational for customers, Peak Beyond has created a whole new way of engaging with the retail space. With product packaging fixed upon scanners scattered around our kiosks, this shopping system allows you to engage in a hands-on approach to your typical menu. Rather than scrolling through your phone for the product you’re looking for, you can place the item you’re looking to buy onto a chip-reading platform; this then brings the brand, product, and its variations onto your screen without having to spend too much time hunting for one item. Next time you’re at your favorite B&R, be sure to utilize the PeakBeyond for a smoother, future-facing shopping experience!
Nanoparticles in Edibles
Who doesn’t love a fast-acting edible? A great feat in the canna-snack department, the development of nano-infusion in edibles has led to products with higher potency and quick effectiveness. In your standard edible, cannabis oil or butter is used to infuse food items. Cannabinoids enter the blood stream after liver metabolization in a process known as first-pass metabolism. For nano-infused edibles, cannabinoids are broken down into tiny particles which in turn increases the physical effects of the THC. When transformed into nanoparticles, THC is able to somewhat bypass the metabolic process as it becomes water-soluble, thus reducing the onset time and elevating the product’s efficacy. Check out items like 1906 Genius Drops, The Botanist Fast-Acting Gummies, or Uncle Arnie’s Drinks at your nearest Bud & Rita’s for an edible with a quick onset.
AI Growing Systems
Even the humble cannabis leaf has not gone unturned by the AI revolution. To maximize productivity, yield, and quality, many cultivators have turned to new high-tech methods of grow facility management. AI has been implemented in different steps of the cultivation process; from identifying features that create optimal growth conditions to machinery maintenance to disease management, this futuristic tech allows cultivators to develop the best quality flower in ways never seen before. AI has also been implemented in managing environmental control, plant nutrient delivery, and even automated harvesting. With building developments in the tech field, AI implementation into growing systems can revolutionize the cannabis industry as a whole.
As the cannabis field continues to grow, morph, and develop, these technological changes we’re seeing in the industry are rapidly gaining traction and will continue to do so. For both industry professionals and customers, this can create a new world where growth and consumption are available to more people. Let us know in the comments what cannabis tech you’re most excited to see in the future!
