Lab2Market is a prestigious annual event hosted by INDIAai that highlights cutting-edge AI innovations and research, providing a forum for AI startups and researchers to network, collaborate, and interact with investors and industry leaders.

This year's event presented numerous innovative concepts and implementations of AI in diverse fields. Soumya Ranjan Prusty and the team from IMIT-Cuttack were among them.

AI-powered drones

Agriculture, the backbone of our nation's economy, faces significant challenges, such as crop diseases that jeopardize yields and farmer livelihoods. However, emerging technologies offer new venues for transformative solutions. For example, AI-powered drones can identify and manage crop diseases, revolutionizing agriculture.

Drones are equipped with advanced technologies to bring unparalleled advantages to the agriculture sector. They offered a bird's-eye view of vast agricultural landscapes, providing comprehensive data on crop health, growth patterns, and potential issues. It enables farmers and agricultural experts to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately enhance productivity.

Crop disease

The adoption of AI drones in agriculture will have far-reaching benefits for the agricultural community. Firstly, accurate detection of crop diseases using drone-based imaging and AI algorithms allows for timely interventions, preventing further spread and minimizing crop losses. It translates into improved yields, increased incomes, and better economic stability for farmers. Additionally, reducing chemical usage due to targeted interventions promotes sustainable farming practices, ensuring environmental preservation for future generations.

Their project focuses on smart crop disease detection using AI drones. Drones can detect, monitor, and analyze crop diseases using AI and computer vision. The deep learning system integrated into the drones enables precise identification of disease patterns, while the computer vision algorithms pinpoint to exact location of the affected areas. Moreover, the drones provide fertilizer recommendations tailored to the specific disease, empowering farmers with actionable insights for effective disease management.

Sustainable farming

"Our motivation stems from our deep-rooted belief in the potential of technology to transform the lives of farmers and revolutionize the agricultural landscape. Witnessing the challenges faced by farmers due to crop diseases, we were driven to develop a solution that would empower them with timely and accurate information. Our vision is to enable farmers to combat crop diseases with precision, ensuring increased yields, improved incomes, and sustainable farming practices. By combining AI, computer vision, and drone technology, we aim to bring forth a new era of smart agriculture, where every farmer can thrive and contribute to the growth of our nation." says the team

Conclusion

Using AI drones in agriculture presents a transformative opportunity to overcome the challenges posed by crop diseases. Their project on smart crop disease detection aims to empower farmers, enhance productivity, and contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.