Lightbox (SPROUT Vision) – Professional Multispectral Turf Intelligence System
Lightbox (SPROUT Vision) – Professional Multispectral Turf Intelligence System
Portable multispectral diagnostics for professional sports surfaces, combining controlled-environment sensing with OSCAR analytics and AI-powered insights.
- Used by professional clubs, research organisations and agronomists
- Designed, built and supported in the UK
- Data ownership always stays with you
Includes 12 months of OSCAR Basic
⏱ Lead time: up to 12 weeks
📩 Questions before ordering?
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Stop guessing. Measure what matters.
Lightbox gives grounds teams objective, repeatable surface data collected in a controlled environment.
Unlike visual inspections or subjective scoring, Lightbox provides consistent ground-truth measurements that can be compared across areas, facilities and seasons.
What Lightbox measures
- Grass stress and vigour (multispectral analysis)
- Surface uniformity and spatial variability
- Early indicators of turf decline before issues become visible
- Consistent measurements across facilities and over time
Turn measurements into better decisions
Lightbox data feeds directly into OSCAR, helping teams improve:
- Maintenance decisions
- Budget efficiency
- Reporting and accountability
- Player safety and surface performance
How it works
Capture
Scan areas on-site with Lightbox in seconds, using a controlled measurement environment that ensures consistent results.
Sync
Measurements upload automatically to OSCAR, your surface intelligence platform.
Decide
Analyse results instantly using dashboards or the OSCAR AI / WhatsApp Sports Surface Assistant.
Looking for rapid field checks?
For quick, on-the-spot measurements of plant health in the field, you may also want to explore the MANTI-S handheld NDVI sensor.
MANTI-S is a lightweight tool designed for fast turf vigour checks in seconds, making it a practical complement to the deeper diagnostics provided by Lightbox.
Explore MANTI-S NDVI sensors
What’s included
📦 In the box
- Lightbox (SPROUT Vision)
- Protective cap
- Charger and cables
- Quick-start guide
- Remote onboarding session
🧠 Included software (12 months)
OSCAR – Basic plan
- Multi-user access within one organisation
- 1 entity
- Up to 20 areas
- Unlimited measurements
- OSCAR AI / WhatsApp Sports Surface Assistant (token-based)
Subscription begins when the device is activated, not when the order is placed.
OSCAR subscription plans
| Plan | Price | Best for | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | £900 / year | Individuals | 1 user · 1 entity · 5 areas · demo AI |
| Basic (included) | £1,800 / year | Clubs & trials | Multi-user · 1 entity · 20 areas |
| Pro | £2,520 / year | Multi-site ops & contractors | Unlimited entities · 40 areas |
| Enterprise | Custom | Leagues / portfolios | Custom limits and integrations |
Upgrades can be activated at any time.
Delivery, tax & global sales
Manufacturing & delivery
- Built to order
- Lead time up to 12 weeks
- Shipped worldwide
Taxes
- UK: VAT added at checkout
- International orders: local import duties may apply
Support
- Email and remote support included
- Optional training packages available
FAQ
Lightbox or MANTI-S — which tool do you need?
| Lightbox | MANTI-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Professional turf diagnostics | Rapid NDVI checks |
| Measurement | Controlled multispectral sensing | Field NDVI reading |
| Analytics | OSCAR analytics & AI insights | Simple measurement value |
| Consistency | Controlled environment ensures repeatability | Depends on field conditions |
| Best for | Clubs, stadiums, consultants | Grounds teams, quick scouting |
Many organisations use both tools together: MANTI-S for fast daily checks, and Lightbox for consistent diagnostics and deeper analysis.
Why measure instead of relying on visual inspection?
| Visual inspection | Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection | Often too late | Detects early stress signals |
| Consistency | Depends on observer | Repeatable measurements |
| Documentation | Difficult to quantify | Data stored and tracked in OSCAR |
| Decision support | Subjective judgement | Data-backed insights |
Visual inspection remains important, but objective measurements bring clarity and confidence to surface management decisions.
Why measure on the ground?
| Satellite / drone NDVI | Lightbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Broad spatial view | High-precision local measurement |
| Weather dependence | Clouds and lighting affect results | Controlled sensing environment |
| Frequency | Limited by acquisition schedules | Measure anytime on-site |
| Data reliability | Variable conditions | Consistent measurements |
Remote sensing provides useful large-scale monitoring, while Lightbox delivers ground-truth measurements for decision-making at pitch level.