Vriksh Vani × Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
A scientific collaboration with the world's leading plant science institution to validate NIH-01's biometric intelligence across the world's most diverse living plant collection.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Established 1759 · Richmond, London · UNESCO World Heritage Site
Partnership MOU signed: March 2026. 2-year collaboration covering species database validation, VPD calibration against reference collections, and climate adaptation research.
Joint Research Projects
Rare Species VPD Calibration Study
Active — Phase 1NIH-01 hubs deployed in Kew's Princess of Wales Conservatory to calibrate VPD response models for 47 rare tropical species not available in ex-situ commercial collections.
Output: Target: Global baseline VPD dataset for rare species
Climate Change Stress Modelling
Planning — Q1 2027Longitudinal study using NIH-01 thermal imaging to document how projected 2050 temperature and humidity shifts will affect common indoor plant species from tropical climate zones.
Output: Target: Climate adaptation guidance for plant collectors
Species Database Expansion
Active — OngoingKew scientists contribute validated care parameters for Kew-documented species to the Vriksh Vani species database, expanding coverage for subtropical and dry tropical plants.
Output: Bi-annual species database updates