REVOLUTIONIZING FARMING: INTELLIGENT IoT FOR CROP HEALTH & PEST MANAGEMENT
Project Goal
Development of a sensor array containing novel bioacoustic and biochemical sensors to detect brown marmorated stink bug.
Realization of a robotic platform with advanced sensors and IoT connectivity to automate real-time detection and monitoring of pest infestation levels in an agricultural field.
Establishment of an accurate pest detection and monitoring network in general to optimize pesticide usage towards sustainable agriculture.
Scientific Background
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), originally from Asia, has been marked as a major agricultural menace in the US as infestations by these bugs lead to significant economic losses for farmers, reducing yields and compromising crop quality.
Considering the complexity and limitations of conventional pest detection and monitoring avenues, innovative approaches through bioacoustics and target specific biochemical sensors have been reported as efficient alternatives.
Here, we aim to develop a bioacoustic sensor and an antibody functionalized biochemical sensor for pheromone detection and integrate these on a robotic platform for automated detection of BMSB.
Key Innovations
Integrates bioacoustic and antibody functionalized biochemical sensors for pheromone detection over a drone assisted robot for accurate and specific pest identification and infestation level assessment.
Enables real-time and autonomous monitoring of pest activity in targeted field regions.
Utilizes deep learning for precise plant identification and health analysis through camera data.
Employs sound detection within a specific frequency range to distinguish and identify pests based on acoustic signatures.
Utilizes GPS and machine learning for autonomous and efficient navigation of drone assisted robot through agricultural fields.
Enables precise and controlled pesticide use based on identified pest species and infestation levels.
Provides farmers with actionable insights for informed and optimized pest management strategies.
