1 System Overview
The INAPINE Smart Agricultural System integrates hardware and software components into a unified monitoring solution. Solar-powered IoT traps are deployed across fields, capturing images and environmental data continuously β day and night β without requiring grid electricity or manual intervention.
Solar Powered
Autonomous energy harvesting with battery backup for 72h offline operation
AI Detection
Computer vision model identifies 50+ pest species with 94.3% accuracy
Cloud Dashboard
Real-time data visualization accessible from any device, anywhere
2 Device Workflow
Each INAPINE smart trap follows an automated end-to-end workflow, requiring zero manual intervention once deployed in the field.
Step 1 β Image Capture
High-resolution camera triggers every 30 minutes (configurable). IR night-vision ensures 24/7 operation. Images stored locally in case of connectivity loss.
Step 2 β On-Device AI Inference
Edge AI model (TensorFlow Lite) runs pest detection locally on the Raspberry Pi CM4. Results include species ID, count, confidence score, and bounding boxes.
Step 3 β Data Transmission
Compressed data packets sent via 4G/LTE MQTT over TLS to the cloud broker. Sensor readings (temperature, humidity, soil moisture) included in each payload.
Step 4 β Dashboard & Alerts
Cloud backend processes data, generates trend charts, and triggers SMS/email alerts when pest thresholds are exceeded. All data visible in real-time on the dashboard.
3 Live Metrics Dashboard
The following metrics reflect the current state of the active INAPINE prototype deployment at Institut Agro Montpellier.
4 Solar Energy System
Each INAPINE trap is powered entirely by a 20W monocrystalline solar panel with a 10,000mAh LiFePO4 battery. This architecture eliminates the need for grid power, allowing deployment in the most remote agricultural areas.
Energy Budget (Daily)
Offline Resilience
72-hour battery autonomy
Operates fully during cloudy periods or at night
Local data buffering
Up to 30 days of readings stored on SD card
Auto-sync on reconnect
Buffered data pushed automatically when connection resumes
5 Smart Irrigation Control
INAPINE integrates capacitive soil moisture sensors to feed AI-driven irrigation recommendations. The system correlates pest activity with moisture data β excessive humidity is a known attractor for several pest species.
6 Prototype Deployment β Institut Agro Montpellier
The first INAPINE prototype has been deployed at Institut Agro Montpellier (Domaine du Chapitre, 34750 Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone) since January 2025. The pilot covers 4 traps across two greenhouse zones and two open-field areas.
Research Validation
Results from the pilot are being documented for publication in the Journal of Agricultural Technology and Innovation. The dataset covers 14 months of continuous pest monitoring across Mediterranean crop varieties.
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