Seeking to fight the plagues and inspired by cold war espionage technology, FarmSense, founded by professors at the University of California in the United States, developed FlightSensor. It is based on artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time analysis to do insect monitoring.

This sensor is considered revolutionary because it can even identify the typical wing-beating of each species of insect. The novelty is weather resistant and has batteries to last about a year. It works so that insects are attracted to a mixture of chemicals and, from this, the technology recognizes that insect is that and transmits the information to a cloud system in real time.

Then a true GPS service comes into play, since the data is analyzed and the producer will know which insect is present in which part of the crop, with a map that is generated following the analysis. According to the company responsible for development, this technology saves time and financial resources, as it reduces the need for pesticide use and even so increases crop yields.

FarmSense announced the official launch of the device in June last year, and by the end of 2022, 1,000 units will be distributed in the state of California. According to them, this movement is a reflection of the interest of the food chain in sustainable and alternative production against pests in crops. The information was disclosed by the portal specialized in neofeed.com.br.

Source: Agrolink