Autonomous Farming Growth Control With Machine-Learning Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated farming systems lack the ability to systematically compile information over the course of plant growth, limiting their effectiveness in optimizing plant growth and improving future farming methods for the same plant species.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a computing unit to receive, evaluate, and adjust growth-related, phenotype-related, and qualitative parameters of plants, incorporating machine-learning algorithms to optimize plant growth, with mechanical units for automatic parameter adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If automated farming systems are used to monitor and control plant growth parameters, then real-time data collection and control are improved, but the ability to systematically compile information and optimize plant growth is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where growth data from sensors is continuously collected, analyzed by machine learning algorithms, and used to automatically adjust environmental parameters. This closed-loop feedback enables systematic compilation of growth information while maintaining high automation levels, resolving the contradiction between automated control and information compilation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The computing unit serves multiple functions: it collects data from various sensors, stores information in databases, processes data through machine learning algorithms, and controls mechanical units. This multi-functional approach enables systematic compilation of diverse growth information while maintaining automation, addressing the limitation in existing systems.
2Productivity
If machine-learning algorithms are used to optimize plant growth parameters, then plant growth optimization is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The machine learning algorithms enable the system to self-optimize plant growth parameters without requiring complex manual intervention. The system learns from historical data and automatically adjusts conditions to optimize growth, reducing the need for human expertise while managing system complexity through automated decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The system optimizes plant growth by dynamically changing environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity based on machine learning predictions. This parameter optimization approach improves productivity while managing complexity through algorithmic control rather than mechanical complexity.
3Productivity
If continuous monitoring and adjustment of growth parameters is implemented, then plant growth optimization is improved, but time and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring and adjustment cycles rather than continuous operation. Sensors collect data at predetermined intervals, and the computing unit processes information and adjusts parameters periodically. This periodic action maintains plant growth optimization while reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring and adjustment.
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In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods and systems for optimizing a property of a plant. In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure include: (1) receiving one or more growth-related parameters of the plant; (2) receiving one or more phenotype-related parameters of the plant; (3) receiving one or more qualitative parameters of the plant; (4) utilizing a computing unit to evaluate said one or more growth-related parameters, phenotype-related parameters and qualitative parameters of the plant; and (5) utilizing the computing unit to adjust the one or more of the growth-related parameters of the plant based on the evaluation. In some embodiments, the aforementioned steps are repeated a plurality of times. In some embodiments, the parameters are stored in a database and utilized by a machine-learning algorithm to optimize the evaluation of the parameters and adjustment of the growth-related parameters.