Ag Express · Platform Roadmap

Agentic Repair Platform

Phase-by-phase build plan from hardware procurement through data product launch. Phases 0-2 are contracted scope. Phases 3-4 are reviewed at prior phase completion.

5Nodes
91+Features
4Phases
Feb 2027MVP Target
$30k/moProgram Rate
0
Hardware Foundation Sept 2026 · 2-4 wks Pending contract

On-premises compute and storage installed at Des Moines headquarters before any software work begins. The inference server, NAS, and network isolation are prerequisites for the entire platform - no cloud dependency, no OEM data exposure.

Hardware
  • GPU inference server (local model serving)
  • NAS (corpus storage and snapshots)
  • Network isolation and security hardening
  • Remote access and monitoring setup
Baseline (CC-17)
  • Current diagnose-to-quote time recorded
  • First-time fix rate baseline measured
  • Inbound call handling volume documented
  • Bench utilization per site captured
Milestone: On-prem compute operational. Phase 1 kickoff date confirmed. Baseline metrics captured before platform changes anything.
One-time cost~$10-15k hardware
GateAGX.2 contract signed
LocationDes Moines IA
1
Control Plane Oct 2026 · 4 wks Pending Phase 0

The on-prem control plane, knowledge graph, and initial corpus ingestion. The platform ingests existing repair history, harness catalog data, and OEM documentation into a queryable graph. All Phase 2 nodes build on this layer.

Command Center
  • CC-01On-prem model serving
  • CC-02Knowledge graph database
  • CC-03Vector index and retrieval
  • CC-04Ontology and schema layer
  • CC-14Identity and access
  • CC-17Baseline measurement
Corpus (initial ingestion)
  • DATA-01Repair ticket ingest (historical)
  • DATA-02Harness catalog absorption
  • DATA-06OEM manual and service doc ingest
  • DATA-07Equipment make and model taxonomy
  • BENCH-01Bench hardware interface spec
Milestone: Corpus accepts structured data. Engineers can query repair history and harness data from the graph. Foundation ready for Phase 2 nodes.
Monthly rate~$30k (1 month)
GatePhase 0 hardware live
2
MVP: Bench + Voice + Operations Nov 2026 – Feb 2027 · 4 mo Pending Phase 1

The core revenue case: technicians diagnose components on a bench without a running machine, voice agents handle inbound repair calls during seasonal peaks, and the repair queue routes work across all four sites. End-to-end diagnosis to quote to work order in one system.

Bench (primary)
  • BENCH-02Device identification
  • BENCH-04Trace replay stimulus
  • BENCH-05Response differencing
  • BENCH-09Guided diagnostic flow
  • BENCH-10Verdict and confidence
  • BENCH-12Repair recommendation
  • BENCH-13Quote generation
  • BENCH-18Verdict sign-off (required for BENCH-10)
  • BENCH-14Bench desktop application
Voice + Operations
  • VOICE-11Consent and AI disclosure (first)
  • VOICE-01Inbound call transcription
  • VOICE-02Call intent routing
  • VOICE-03Repair intake agent
  • WO-01Work order state machine
  • OPS-01Repair queue orchestration
  • OPS-02Turnaround forecasting
  • LOG-01Unit location tracking
  • CUST-01Customer entity and equipment registry
  • CUST-02Outbound status notifications
Milestone: End-to-end diagnosis-to-quote flow operational. Voice intake handling seasonal call volume. Repair queue routing across all four sites. ROI measurable against Phase 0 baseline.
Monthly rate~$30k/mo × 4 = $120k
GatePhase 1 control plane live
TargetFeb 2027
3
Field + Web + Quality Loop Q2–Q3 2027 Scoped at Phase 2 review

Field tablet for in-machine diagnostics, behavioral model replacing recorded traces, advanced voice features, calibration certificate management, parts inventory integration, and the corpus quality loop that improves verdict accuracy over time.

Field + Bench Advanced
  • FIELD-01Rugged tablet application
  • FIELD-02Machine-side connection
  • FIELD-03Offline operation
  • BENCH-06Behavioral model runtime
  • BENCH-08Fault insertion testing
  • CAL-01Calibration certificate generation
  • CAL-02Certificate registry and delivery
Operations + Web
  • VOICE-05Repair status answering
  • VOICE-06Parts availability agent
  • OPS-03Parts demand signal
  • OPS-05Quality and ISO evidence
  • PARTS-01Live parts inventory query
  • WEB-02Catalog repair
  • WEB-03Catalog content generation
  • CC-15Corpus quality loop
Milestone: Diagnostics available in-field and on-machine. Corpus self-improving from feedback. Calibration evidence trail live for ISO scope. Platform ready for dealer onboarding.
EstimateTBD at Phase 2 review
GatePhase 2 MVP operational + ROI confirmed
4
Data Product + Dealer Tenancy Q4 2027+ Scoped at Phase 3 review

Domain fine-tuned model on Ag Express's corpus. Dealer tenancy and licensing infrastructure for external access. The electronics residual risk scoring data product - pricing equipment risk for auction houses, lenders, insurers, and dealers using 34 years of failure data.

Data Product
  • CC-16Domain model fine-tune
  • PROD-01Electronics residual risk scoring
  • PROD-02Risk score distribution (external API)
  • OPS-04ICW production support
Dealer Tenancy
  • FIELD-07Dealer tenant isolation
  • FIELD-08Licensing and usage metering
  • BENCH-11Component-level fault localization
  • HR-01Technician onboarding agent
Milestone: Ag Express is a platform company. Internal diagnostic tool licensed to dealers. Electronics risk scoring sold as a data product to external buyers. 34 years of failure corpus generating recurring revenue.
EstimateTBD at Phase 3 review
GatePhase 3 complete + dealer pipeline ready

Forward Thinking Backlog

These opportunities exist because of Ag Express's first-party position - their own branded products, their own manufacturing, their own failure corpus. None require OEM permission. Not in scope for Phase 1-3. Surface at Phase 3 review.

Data Product · Phase 4+
Electronics Residual Risk Scoring
34 years of multi-brand failure data makes Ag Express the only entity that can price electronics risk on used ag equipment at appraisal. Buyers: auction houses, lenders, insurers, dealers. This is a data product business on top of the diagnostic tool - the corpus is the moat.
Gate: Phase 4 corpus at scale (3+ years structured data)
ICW + Bench · Phase 2+
ICW Harness as First-Party Trace Reference
ICW manufactures the same harnesses Ag Express diagnoses. Full IP rights, no OEM permission required. Starting the trace reference library with ICW harnesses is the lowest-risk, highest-quality baseline available. The ICW and bench teams currently operate separately - connecting them is the opportunity.
Gate: BENCH-04 trace replay complete
DTPC · Phase 3+
DTPC as Corpus Data Pipeline
Field-deployed DTCPs that report anomaly events back to the corpus create pre-failure telemetry - more valuable than post-failure repair tickets because it describes degradation, not outcomes. A DTPC fleet creates a signal no competitor can manufacture.
Gate: Phase 3 operational + DTPC firmware decision with Eric
Vanguard · Phase 4+
Vanguard Bench Edition
The bench platform we build for internal use is the technology for a Vanguard product. With FIELD-07 dealer tenancy and FIELD-08 usage metering already built, packaging it for dealer licensing is the distribution play. Ag Express becomes a platform company with a licensed software product.
Gate: FIELD-07 and FIELD-08 complete
Network · Phase 4+
Dealer Failure Rate Data Products
Aggregate anonymized failure rates by brand, model, and year across the dealer network. Sold to OEMs as fleet reliability intelligence or to insurers as actuarial data. The dealer network makes it a market; the corpus makes it defensible.
Gate: Phase 4 dealer tenancy + 12 months of dealer data