Shortlisted in the 2025 James Dyson Award, Aeropod offers a design inspired intervention in response to global soil degradation. Developed by a team of emerging designers, the biodegradable capsule system uses biomimicry and passive activation to restore soil health without the use of machinery, chemicals, and soil disruption.
Each Aeropod responds to natural environmental triggers—like rainfall or soil compaction to activate in sequence. It aerates compacted soil, releases beneficial microbes, and improves water absorption, enhancing soil structure and boosting crop yields by up to 20%. The result is a regenerative, low-tech solution that aligns with natural rhythms rather than working against them.
Aeropod was developed in collaboration with farmers and scientists across geographies, the pods reduce labour and mechanical input costs by over 60%—unlocking regenerative methods for those historically excluded from them.
In response to the effects of industrial farming, which often strips land of its vitality, Aeropod presents a compelling solution to revitalizing soil, working with nature and empowering people to regenerate the ecosystems they depend on.
