Embedded Agricultural Decision System and Autonomous Field Implementation (Farmer on a Chip)

Description:

The "Farmer on a Chip" is an innovative system-on-chip or embedded processor designed to perform autonomous agricultural management by integrating sensing, data analysis, machine learning, and optional generative AI. It operates independently from centralized infrastructure, making real-time irrigation, fertilization, and plant care decisions, while also enabling autonomous navigation in fields. This compact system supports off-grid and mobile robotic applications, facilitating scalable and low-power edge computing in agriculture.

 

Key Advantages:

  • Compact and low-power design suitable for remote or off-grid deployment.
  • Real-time local execution of advanced machine learning and AI models.
  • Integration of sensing, data analysis, and actuator control in a single module.
  • Enhances scalability and autonomy for mobile and robotic agricultural systems.
  • Supports wireless communication for monitoring and control without centralized infrastructure.

 

Problems Solved:

  • Dependency on centralized infrastructure for agricultural decision-making.
  • Limited autonomy of field robotics and mobile agricultural systems.
  • Inefficient or delayed plant care and resource management.
  • Scalability challenges for remote or off-grid farming applications.
  • High power consumption and complexity in existing agricultural automation solutions.

 

Market Applications:

  • Autonomous agricultural robots and drones.
  • Precision farming with off-grid or remote field management.
  • Smart irrigation and fertilization control systems.
  • Edge computing solutions for sustainable agriculture.
  • Embedded AI modules for mobile farm equipment and sensors.

 

Patent Information:
Title App Type Country Serial No. Patent No. File Date Issued Date Expire Date Patent Status
Embedded Agricultural Decision System and Autonomous Field Implementation Provisional United States 63/858,099   8/5/2025   8/5/2026 Pending
For Information, Contact:
Robert Reis
Licensing Associate
Texas State University - San Marcos
svj24@txstate.edu
Inventors:
Bahram Asiabanpour
Keywords:
Agricultural Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Edge Computing
Embedded Systems
Semiconductors
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