Penn State Develops AI System for Greenhouse Crop Monitoring

Penn State researchers have developed an AI-powered system for continuous crop monitoring in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) greenhouses. The system integrates Internet of Things (IoT) devices and computer vision to provide frequent data on plant growth and needs. This allows for more informed and efficient crop management compared to traditional, time-consuming methods. The technology aims to advance year-round production of high-quality specialty crops by enabling precision agriculture techniques in soilless growing systems.