Sustainable
Production
The Aquaponics 4.0 Learning Factory (AllFactory) is the world’s first engineering-driven research and training facility dedicated to autonomous, sustainable food production.
Target: Climate-Resilience
AllFactory integrates Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and AI-driven monitoring to develop high-efficiency vertical farming systems. By combining aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-free plant cultivation), aquaponics enables a zero-waste nutrient cycle, significantly reducing water, energy, and fertilizer consumption compared to traditional farming methods.
This learning factory revolves around the production systems focusing on vertical farming and, more specifically, sustainable, environmentally friendly Aquaponics 4.0 systems and processes. The target engineering systems provide effective designs, tools, and methods for the growth of various selected crops, i.e., lettuce and basil, strawberries, and tomatoes. By leveraging smart sensing, automation, and cyber-physical systems, AllFactory is paving the way for a fully autonomous, green, and scalable precision farming future where zero resources will be wasted.
Related Projects
AI-Assisted Crop Disease Detection System
This system leverages advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision (CV) to detect crop diseases in real-time, enabling early intervention and minimizing yield losses. By analyzing plant images and environmental data, the AI model identifies symptoms of diseases, providing farmers with accurate diagnostics and actionable insights to enhance crop health and sustainability.
Robot-assisted Seeding and Harvesting
Integrating robotics and automation, this system optimizes precision seeding and harvesting operations, reducing labor dependency and improving efficiency. Equipped with AI-driven sensors, robotic arms, and autonomous navigation, it ensures uniform seed placement and timely crop collection, enhancing productivity in modern agriculture.
Novel Smart Hydroponic System for Wellness
Designed for urban and indoor farming, this innovative hydroponic system combines IoT sensing, automation, and AI-driven optimization to create an efficient, soil-less growing environment. It monitors nutrient levels, humidity, and lighting to maximize plant growth while promoting wellness by providing fresh, nutrient rich produce for homes, offices, and wellness centers.
SMART Lab 