"Internet of plants" for farming in the city

By 2050, the world population will be around 9 billion people, of whom 80% live in the city. To feed them, will need to be used for agricultural purposes area the size of two of Brazil. Project Greenopia of Indian students is aimed at solving this problem: they offer to farm in an urban environment using the available fields, such as rooftops. Manage your own farm, follow the watering of plants and the state offered via smartphone.

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The project can be described as the "Internet of plants." Pots that are connected to a single network, controlled from a smartphone or through the web interface. Just press the button to water the plant. Of course, you can look at your plants with the help of installed cameras, monitor the moisture level. As a rule, residents rarely engaged in growing plants at home - except basil in a pot on a window set. This project will allow them to know what they eat and how their food was treated - this is not possible, even in the most advanced eco-stores.

There is also the social component of the project. People will be able to share information on the subject of seeds, fertilizers and other substances, as well as their own skills in a single network.



Each of the "beds" are equipped with cameras, sensors, moisture, irrigation system and connected to the network via Wi-Fi.





A working prototype.



The project team presented at the Russian-Indian summit of youth innovation, which was held in New Delhi on 11 December.

Names developers:
Mani Hk, Mayukhini Pande.





Source: geektimes.ru/post/242941/

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