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Engineers from Shivamogga Develop AI-Powered Low-Cost 'Smart Adike Processing Machine' to Ease Work of Malnad Farmers
A team of engineering students from Shivamogga has created an AI-based, low-cost machine that irrigates and dries 'adike' crops, aiming to reduce the labor burden of farmers in Malnad.
A team of engineering students from Shivamogga has developed an AI‑based, low‑cost machine designed to irrigate and dry 'adike' crops, a staple in the Malnad region. The new device, dubbed the 'Smart Adike Processing Machine', is intended to cut down the manual effort required by farmers in the hilly areas.
The machine incorporates artificial intelligence to optimise watering and drying cycles, ensuring that the crops receive the right amount of moisture and are dried efficiently. Its low‑cost design makes it accessible to small‑scale farmers who often struggle with expensive irrigation equipment.
By automating the irrigation and drying process, the invention promises to reduce the physical strain on farmers and improve crop quality. The project was carried out by a group of engineering students from Shivamogga, who aim to bring technological solutions to local agricultural challenges.
The machine incorporates artificial intelligence to optimise watering and drying cycles, ensuring that the crops receive the right amount of moisture and are dried efficiently. Its low‑cost design makes it accessible to small‑scale farmers who often struggle with expensive irrigation equipment.
By automating the irrigation and drying process, the invention promises to reduce the physical strain on farmers and improve crop quality. The project was carried out by a group of engineering students from Shivamogga, who aim to bring technological solutions to local agricultural challenges.