TR-VISUAL modular sliding visual perception system for greenhouse crop monitoring
TR-VISUAL is a cost-effective, modular visual perception system for greenhouse crop monitoring. It utilizes a smartphone or smart module with AI, motion actuators, and 5G to transport a high-resolution camera on a fixed rail, capturing detailed plant data in real time.
Overview
TR-VISUAL is an innovative visual perception system designed to optimize crop monitoring within greenhouses. The system employs a modular design that integrates a high-resolution camera, which can be a standard android smartphone, mounted on a fixed rail line. This setup allows for precise and real-time monitoring of crops, leveraging existing greenhouse infrastructure to reduce costs. By using structured light technology, TR-VISUAL captures detailed plant information in a single shot, enhancing data quality and decision-making processes.
Technical specifications
- Modular design: Utilizes either a smartphone or a smart module with a multispectral camera.
- Advanced AI integration: Supports micro-web services for dynamic knowledge extraction and continuous algorithm training.
- Connectivity: Seamlessly integrates with the SensorThings framework for enhanced connectivity with existing decision support systems.
- Linear motion actuators: Facilitates smooth transportation of the camera along the rail for comprehensive coverage.
- 5G communication: Enables real-time data transmission and processing.
Technology readiness level
TR-VISUAL is currently at Technology Readiness Level 5, indicating that it has been tested in relevant environments. The next steps include pilot installations in greenhouses, adapting image processing algorithms for specific agricultural requirements, and further integration with decision support systems.
About INESC TEC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência
INESC TEC is a private, non-profit research and technology organization operating across multiple sites in Northern Portugal and closely linked to the University of Porto. Structured as an interface institution, it connects academia, companies and public agencies through contract research, collaborative development, advanced consulting and training. Co-located labs, multi-site testbeds and pilot-scale demonstrators enable rapid prototyping and validation, while researcher secondments and co-creation models keep projects embedded with industry. Research is supported by competitive European and Portuguese funding programs alongside significant industry-sponsored work. A dedicated technology transfer function manages IP and licensing and supports spin-off creation and pre-incubation.
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