Soil Moisture Sensor

SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR

Measure the water you couldn't see — with precision. It works across growing media and delivers stable measurements even when gaps are present around the sensor.
Our proprietary SFDT soil moisture sensor brings innovation to agriculture.

Soil moisture sensor Soil moisture sensor

MESSAGE

Understand agriculture. Sense the future.

We measure what is invisible and turn it into data.
We turn what was once invisible into actionable insight for the future.

Reliable sensing is the very force that protects agriculture and supports both global food security and the environment.

We believe this wholeheartedly.

Our goal is not simply to deploy more sensors.

To fundamentally transform the way we farm, and to reliably protect tomorrow for people and the planet.

That is Sensiphia's unwavering mission.

Sensing in the field Sensing in the field

Spatial measurement

It measures the volume-averaged properties of the growing medium between the antennas, so it is unaffected by gaps near the electrodes.

High frequency

By using frequencies above 1 GHz, it reduces the influence of salinity and fertilizer components, enabling more accurate moisture measurements.

Simply insert and measure

Simply insert the tip. With almost no constraints on orientation or contact surface, it works with any growing medium.

Measurement image

Illustration of SFDT measurement

Water content comparison

Volumetric water content comparison chart

FEATURES

Features of Sensiphia's SFDT method

From "a reference value" to "a basis for decisions."
A proprietary SFDT method unaffected by soil gaps.

Conventional moisture sensors have a fundamental limitation: even the slightest gap between the soil and the sensor can cause measurement variability, leaving them usable only as a rough guide. We applied advanced RF sensing technology to agriculture and developed the SFDT(Spatial Frequency Domain Transmissometry) method for soil moisture measurement. With our proprietary RF (radio-wave) measurement technology, we succeeded in eliminating the influence of gaps in the soil as well as salinity and fertilizer components. Beyond a "reference value," toward a "basis for decisions." This stable measurement enables reliable irrigation control and the next generation of smart agriculture.

FEATURES

Features of Sensiphia's SFDT method

Spatial measurement

It measures the volume-averaged properties of the growing medium between the antennas, so it is unaffected by gaps near the electrodes.

High frequency

By using frequencies above 1 GHz, it reduces the influence of salinity and fertilizer components, enabling more accurate moisture measurements.

Simply insert and measure

Simply insert the tip. With almost no constraints on orientation or contact surface, it works with any growing medium.

Measurement image

Illustration of SFDT measurement

Water content comparison

Volumetric water content comparison chart
SFDT measurement illustration and volumetric water content comparison

From "a reference value" to "a basis for decisions."
A proprietary SFDT method unaffected by soil gaps.

Conventional moisture sensors have a fundamental limitation: even the slightest gap between the soil and the sensor can cause measurement variability, leaving them usable only as a rough guide. We applied advanced RF sensing technology to agriculture and developed the SFDT(Spatial Frequency Domain Transmissometry) method for soil moisture measurement. With our proprietary RF (radio-wave) measurement technology, we succeeded in eliminating the influence of gaps in the soil as well as salinity and fertilizer components. Beyond a "reference value," toward a "basis for decisions." This stable measurement enables reliable irrigation control and the next generation of smart agriculture.

PRODUCTS

Products planned by Sensiphia

We plan to offer these as products by combining standard components.
(Details are still under consideration and are subject to change without notice.)

Sensor Probe

Sensor Probe

Usage

Can be connected to third-party environmental control units and similar systems.

Functions

・Soil moisture (VWC) measurement
・Soil temperature measurement

Highlights

The interface is SDI-12 or RS485 (Modbus). Thanks to our proprietary method, measurement is possible even when the probe is not in tight contact with the medium.
It can also be used with a wide range of growing media, including coco coir.

Portable Viewer

Portable Viewer

Usage

Farm advisors measure the varied moisture distribution across a field to identify a representative monitoring point for irrigation management.

Functions

・Soil moisture (VWC) measurement
・Soil temperature measurement

Highlights

Check moisture and soil temperature on the spot.

Irrigation Navi— Cloud visualization & irrigation decision support —

Irrigation Navi

Usage

Installed permanently in a greenhouse or open field to measure moisture and soil temperature. Data is stored in the cloud, visualized through an app, and displayed alongside irrigation guidelines.

Functions

・Soil moisture (VWC) measurement
・Soil temperature measurement
・Air temperature & humidity measurement

Highlights

Powered by solar power or AC power.
Supports multiple moisture sensors.

Irrigation Control— Designed to link with existing control units —

Irrigation Control

Usage

In addition to monitoring, it links with irrigation control to enable automated irrigation.
Irrigation settings can be managed from a smartphone app.

Functions

・Soil moisture (VWC) measurement
・Soil temperature measurement
・Air temperature & humidity measurement

Highlights

Powered by solar power or AC power.
Supports multiple moisture sensors.

ABOUT

About Sensiphia

Advanced sensing technology, for the future of agriculture.

Sensiphia is a joint venture established by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation. We bring advanced technologies such as RF sensing to the agricultural sector, aiming to realize sustainable, data-driven agriculture.
Company Information
Company Sensiphia, Inc. (株式会社センシフィア)
CEO Toru Saito, Representative Director, President & CEO
Founded February 20, 2026
Address Front Place Iidabashi 5F, 6-22 Higashigokencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0813, Japan
Business Development, sales, and support of soil moisture sensors and agricultural support services using soil moisture sensing technology

CONTACT

Next-generation irrigation management starts here.

High-precision soil moisture sensing, made possible by our proprietary SFDT method. For details on product features, system configuration, and use cases, please reach out to our team. Bring data-driven irrigation decisions to your fields. Contact us to learn more.