Exploring the potential for LPWAN for agri-tech
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The document explores the use of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology in agriculture, focusing on connected devices like cows and autonomous robots. It emphasizes the importance of data analytics and sensors in creating a modern agricultural ecosystem that enhances efficiency and sustainability. The benefits of Lora-based sensor networks are highlighted, showcasing their scalability and cost-effectiveness for various agricultural applications.
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Exploring the potential for LPWAN for agri-tech
- 1. © PA Knowledge Limited 2016 1 EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL FOR LPWAN FOR AGRI- TECH Connected Cows and Robot farmers? PA November 2016
- 2. © PA Knowledge Limited 2016 2 IoT – a new source of value, and a PA sweet-spot!
- 3. © PA Knowledge Limited 2016 3 Digitising Agriculture – unlocking the potential in the agricultural value chain Ghost (signpost) – current chapter title...
- 4. © PA Knowledge Limited 2016 4 The farm of the future: an ecosystem of analytics, sensors, farmers and robots Cloud-‐Based Decision System Be proactive by turning data into decisions Collect field data using low power, low cost sensors LoRa moisture sensors LoRa weather station LoRa data visualisation Farmers irrigate when needed Plan Actions further up the Supply Chain Increase sustainability by deploying autonomous robots Frequent drone surveying Autonomous Drone Swarms Enabling Collaborative Behaviour e.g. Weed Removal
- 5. © PA Knowledge Limited 2016 5 We’ve used a simple LoRa sensor network with open-source analytical tools to create a low-cost platform to enable us to test and learn with different applications Why LoRa? • Technically sound • Open platform • Sensor availability • Scalable • Adaptable • (relatively) easy to configure • Predictable costs
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