Initial idea
Brainstorming sessions explored current fire response limitations, available technology and potential approaches for faster detection.
Progress
FANTOM development timeline
Key milestones from concept research through prototype development, app creation and planned field testing.
Market research
Early research focused on technology fit, market need and the potential scalability of a fire detection network.
Research and solutions
Ghost Innovations commissioned reports covering current methods, technical requirements, potential solutions, products and parts.
Infrared detection
Ghost Innovations worked with a local prototype company to develop the custom infrared laser required for field detection.
Trunk prototype
The first base node prototype was outsourced to a local manufacturing company.
FANTOM app
The development team created the FANTOM app for map output, detection points, GPS history and spread visualisation.
Leaf prototype
Ghost Innovations plans to outsource the build of three leaf node prototypes.
System testing
The complete system will be tested across different locations and conditions.
Multiple prototypes
Thirty additional leaf node prototypes are planned to increase testing coverage.
Large-scale testing
Ghost Innovations plans a 12-month woodland test over a 10-acre area.
Manufacture for global implementation
The long-term goal is to manufacture FANTOM alarms for deployment in high-risk areas.