A Bangladesh Agricultural University researcher has developed a low-cost, fully automated, AI-powered system to monitor farm environments and combat heat stress in livestock.
Al Momen Pranta, an MSc student and independent researcher in the department of animal science, has designed and implemented this innovative solution, blending AI, IoT and environmental sensing to support farm-level decision-making without human intervention, said a press release on Friday.
The system uses temperature and humidity sensors to collect data from the farm in real time. It then analyses the data using AI-based logic and international Temperature-Humidity Index standards.
Based on the results, the system categorises heat stress into levels such as 鈥榗aution鈥�, 鈥榙anger鈥� or 鈥榚xtreme danger鈥�, and reflects the findings live on a web dashboard.
What makes this solution stand out is its ability to automatically turn fans on or off based on the AI decision, significantly reducing electricity usage while enhancing animal comfort. Once installed, the system runs 24/7 with no manual input.
The total installation cost is Tk 2,500, making it affordable for small and medium-sized farms. The only requirement is an active internet connection.
鈥楾his technology empowers farmers with real-time environmental monitoring and intelligent responses. It improves animal welfare while reducing operational costs,鈥� said Pranta.
The research was carried out under the academic supervision of Professor Rokibul Islam Khan, department of animal science, BAU.
