Abstract: The system can comprise an auger including a shank and an auger blade. The auger can include at least one sensor configured to measure multiple characteristics of a ground material beneath the auger. The auger can include a sensor window located on the shank of the auger and a blade scoop located on the auger blade configured to direct the ground material onto the sensor window. The system can further comprise an auger controller configured to control the auger and enable calculation of a health level of the ground material, an accelerometer configured to measure a vibration generated by the auger, a gyroscope configured to determine a drilling angle of the auger, a motor configured to control a speed of the auger, a load sensor configured to measure a force applied to the auger, and a power manager configured to control an amount of energy consumed by the system.