The IFPR-Capanema team, led by Professor Edimaldo de Oliveira, has been awarded the Alireza Rastegar Global Innovation Trophy at Innovacities 2024. Their project, Smart Vent, is an affordable automated ventilation system designed for small-scale poultry farmers. This system, developed by students André Dengo, Murilo Hentz, Samuel Pontes, and Kellerman Godarth, reduces energy costs by 30% and costs under $500, offering a more accessible alternative to expensive commercial solutions.
The project stemmed from challenges identified at the 2017 IFAgrotech event and aims to provide critical ventilation for poultry farms, reducing the risk of livestock loss due to overheating. Smart Vent uses Arduino technology for easy implementation and is poised for practical deployment.
During Innovacities, the team showcased a model of the system, emphasizing its low-cost and efficient design. The project was praised for its potential to revolutionize small-scale farming, and the students’ commitment was highlighted by IFIA President Marcelo Vivacqua.
Looking ahead, the team plans to install the system in local farms and expand its reach. André Dengo, one of the students, shared his excitement about contributing to the agricultural community and his aspirations to further his studies in computer science.
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