Overview
Plantics (short for Plant Analytics) is an innovative prototype developed to detect early leaf withering symptoms in Fittonia Mosaic Marble Green plants. It combines consumer-grade mobile technology with edge computing, bringing precision agriculture tools to a broader audience.
Key Features
- Real-time video processing using OpenCV and machine learning algorithms written in Python
- Video stream captured by a Samsung A23 mobile phone camera
- Edge processing performed on a Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer
- Web interface and API built with Laravel, storing plant health data on a MySQL database
- Remote monitoring and alert system for timely intervention
Use Cases
This prototype is ideal for:
- Home gardeners and plant hobbyists
- Urban farming initiatives
- Educational institutions and botany research labs
- Developers building scalable smart agriculture solutions
Impact
Plantics empowers users to monitor their plants efficiently without expensive sensors. Its use of accessible hardware and open technologies ensures scalability and affordability for real-world applications.
# Technologies: Laravel, Python, Vue.js, MySQL, Apache2, Raspberry Pi
