With the population of the world increasing every year, efficiency and sustainability in farming is becoming more and more important. Smart agriculture leverages modern advancements in technology to reduce costs and increase productivity. Arduino boards are versatile devices that can be used to communicate with and control the sensors and machinery that are used in farming. This eBook introduces you to the Arduino family of products, including the Arduino Cloud platform, and how they can be used to build applications for smart agriculture.
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"Technology has been playing an important role in agriculture for many years now. It has given farmers the tools necessary to help increase productivity, improve crop yields, and reduce costs. One of the more exciting technologies currently influencing agriculture are Arduino microcontrollers. These small, low cost devices can be programmed to control a wide variety of sensors, motors, and relays. For example, soil moisture levels, temperature, humidity, and light levels can all be measured using the right sensors with an Arduino. In addition, they can be used to control irrigation systems, monitor crop growth, and drive autonomous vehicles.
A closely related technology that is also becoming increasingly important in the sustainable transformation of agriculture is the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT generally describes a network of physical objects (the “Things”) which include embedded sensors, software, and technology used to collect data. These devices also connect to the Internet and transfer the accumulated data to a central location, where it can be processed, monitored, and used to take action. IoT devices are already becoming quite common in our everyday lives. Some wellknown examples includes smart thermostats, smart thermostats, smart doorbells, and robot vacuum cleaners.
This eBook covers the use of Arduino and IoT in smart agriculture applications. We will begin with a closer look at how Arduino control boards are used to control sensors and motors. Furthermore, we will cover options to communicate with devices remotely. Once we have an understanding of what
can be collected and how, we will look into how this information can be organized and interpreted to make informed decisions. As we move through some
of the topics, we will cover some examples and use cases where appropriate. The complete list of topics covered is shown below:
• Using Arduino for controlling sensors, motors, and relays
• Options for connecting devices wirelessly for remote communication
• Options for monitoring information in an organized manner
• Powering your devices"