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Smart Hydroponic Farming with Robotics System
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Universal Engineering College Vallivattom, Thrissur, Kerala, India. 2 3 4 5 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Universal Engineering College Vallivattom, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Published Online: January-April 2024
Pages: 13-17
The traditional farming practices of ancient times were rooted in soil quality and land nutrition, contributing to successful crop yields and profitability. However, these methods were labor-intensive and time-consuming, requiring substantial manpower to maintain extensive agricultural lands. Despite the emphasis on soil quality, challenges arose in consistently maintaining optimal nutrition levels for crops. In contrast, hydroponics, a modern agricultural technique, revolutionizes this paradigm by cultivating plants in a soil-free water solution. This innovative approach offers potential solutions to the challenges of traditional farming, providing a more space-efficient and controlled environment for crop growth, ultimately enhancing productivity and nutritional management. Key words: Hydroponics, Water level sensor, pH Sensor, Machine learning, Robotics