Kazakh students have developed a technology capable of independently
regulating the microclimate, lighting, and irrigation of plants. The innovation
combines an IoT device with software. The project was developed over two months
by students of the Almaty Construction and Technical College, Gabbas Bayazitov,
Georgy Shikin, and Nazim Aliyev. The team paid special attention to the
system’s energy efficiency and stability. The greenhouse is equipped with solar
panels, and the software code is designed to ensure the device continues
operating even with an unstable internet connection.
«This greenhouse is controlled via touch sensors, a mobile application,
and an IP address. If the greenhouse is located at home, I can operate and
monitor the sensors remotely while at work. The built-in artificial
intelligence automatically adjusts the climate inside the greenhouse. On my
phone, I can see indicators such as temperature, for example, 17 degrees
Celsius, and humidity levels, which may reach 90% or even 100% in the soil,» shared Gabbas Bayazitov, student from Almaty
Construction and Technical College.
Strawberries are currently being grown in the greenhouse; however, other
fruits, berries, and even flowers can also be cultivated if desired. According
to the young developers, their project aims to increase the efficiency of plant
cultivation and reduce the need for human involvement in the care process. In
the future, this technology is planned to be used both in home settings and in
the agro-industrial sector.
«At the moment, it is only a model, just a prototype. The team is currently thinking about how to further promote it within the college and across our district. In the future, we will be glad to see their achievements, especially if this project yields meaningful results and helps them realize its great potential,» noted Elvira Baktybayeva, Deputy Director of Almaty Construction and Technical College.
The students intend to further modernize their
project. Their idea is to expand the functionality of the mobile application
for remote control and install cameras inside the greenhouse to monitor the
condition of the plants in real time.
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