Princeton-based technology startup Luya is gaining national attention after being recognized at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a CES Picks Award from TWICE, one of the industry’s leading trade publications. The company’s innovative AI-powered microgreens grower is being hailed as a breakthrough in indoor agriculture and at-home precision nutrition.
Luya Tech Inc., founded by CEO Francisco Wang, combines artificial intelligence, plant science, and embedded systems engineering to deliver a fully automated growing system designed for home use. Unlike traditional indoor gardening methods, Luya’s system uses computer vision, real-time sensors, and reinforcement learning algorithms to monitor plant growth continuously. It automatically adjusts water, light, temperature, and nutrient delivery to optimize the nutritional content of microgreens, rather than focusing solely on yield.
According to the company, the system can enhance nutrient density by 30% to 50% compared with conventional home-growing techniques. Users can personalize their growing experience through a mobile app, tailoring crops to specific health needs, such as iron-rich greens for those with deficiencies, or selecting varieties based on taste preferences. Designed for simplicity, the system operates like a high-tech coffee machine, using pre-seeded trays and a subscription model for supplies, making it accessible even for those without prior gardening experience.
The CES Picks Award marks a major milestone for Luya, signaling recognition from the tech community for its innovative approach to consumer-focused agriculture technology. The startup recently closed a multi-million-dollar venture capital round, enabling the company to scale production, expand research capabilities, and refine its AI algorithms for even greater nutritional optimization.
Luya’s Princeton headquarters underscores New Jersey’s growing role in supporting technology and innovation in the consumer tech and indoor agriculture sectors. With a team of machine learning experts, plant scientists, and engineers, the company is bridging the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and practical, everyday applications for health-conscious consumers.
The recognition at CES positions Luya as a leader in the emerging indoor ag market, highlighting the state’s potential to nurture tech startups that merge sustainability, health, and convenience.
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With consumer interest in personalized nutrition and home-grown produce on the rise, Luya’s AI-powered microgreens system is poised to redefine how residents across the state—and the country—approach healthy eating from the comfort of their own homes.
