U.S. NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag)

We’re excited to welcome Microclimates Inc. to the IoT4Ag Industry Practitioner Advisory Board! Their expertise in environmental automation and smart agriculture, powered by the EnvOS? platform, unifies climate, lighting, irrigation, fertigation, and energy management for seamless automation and AI-driven insights. With a hardware-agnostic approach and real-time analytics, Microclimates is transforming controlled environment agriculture, greenhouse automation, and precision farming. Their insights will be invaluable as we push the boundaries of IoT in agriculture! Join us in welcoming Microclimates to the IPAB community! #IoT4Ag #Automation #AgTech #Innovation

We’re excited to welcome Jay Capasso to the IoT4Ag community! As a faculty member at the University of Florida, Jay is dedicated to advancing research and extension projects in agriculture technology. Jay is passionate about developing and implementing cutting-edge agricultural technologies to support the future of smart farming. When he’s not working, Jay enjoys skiing (outside of Florida, of course!), biking, and swimming! Join us in giving Jay a warm welcome! #IoT4Ag #AgTech #Welcome #Innovation #Agriculture?

?? Welcome Ali Abedi to IoT4Ag! ?? Ali, a graduate student at University of California, Merced, is passionate about robotics, control systems, and sensor technology. He joined IoT4Ag to apply his expertise in tackling real-world agricultural challenges using advanced technologies for precision agriculture and smart farming. ???? So far, his highlight has been the supportive research community, where he collaborates with like-minded engineers and scientists dedicated to making agriculture more innovative and sustainable. Fun Fact? Ali loves finding ways to automate tasks—whether in agriculture or daily life! We’re excited to see the impact Ali will make. Welcome to the team! #IoT4Ag #AgTech #PrecisionAgriculture #Welcome

?? Exciting times at the World Ag Expo 2025 in Tulare, CA! The U.S. NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) was proudly represented alongside Professor Reza Ehsani, Professor Carpin, Dr. Toudeshki, Hanna, and?Ali at this premier event. An excellent opportunity to connect with leading companies in robotics and machinery, exploring the latest innovations shaping these industries.

?? I am thrilled to share that our new journal paper, "P-AgNav: Range View-Based Autonomous Navigation System for Cornfields," has been recently published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L) and is now available in Early Access on IEEE Xplore! ???? In this publication, we introduce P-AgNav, an autonomous navigation system designed specifically for ground robots to navigate under-canopy and in-row cornfield environments. Our system primarily utilizes range-view images from a 3D LiDAR, enabling collision avoidance with crops and row switching without relying on GNSS or pre-defined waypoints. Our navigation system extracts meaningful features from range-view images, and it enhances the robot's environmental understanding and provides appropriate motion control for successful agricultural task completion. ?? If you are interested in our work, feel free to check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gmGDp8-i I am deeply grateful for the support of my advisor Prof. Dave Cappelleri, my colleague Aarya Deb, and U.S. NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag). Also, a special thank you to our reviewers and editor for their valuable feedback. #IEEE #RAL #Robotics

Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis is an associate professor in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department at the University of Florida. In a seminar hosted by the U.S. NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) ERC, he’ll present “Advancing Sustainability in Agriculture with AI-Driven Robotic Technologies” on Friday, Feb. 14 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. More: https://ow.ly/t81C50UUUIV

Had a great time presenting at OATSCON (Open Ag Technology and System Center Conference) on an open-source, user-centric nitrogen fertilizer recommendation tool for corn production (OPTICORN). This tool helps farmers optimize nitrogen use through data-driven, accessible solutions, promoting both productivity and sustainability. I also had the opportunity to meet and attend presentations by amazing speakers driving innovation in open ag tech. OATS Center is shaping the future of precision farming, and I’m excited to be part of this journey. #OATSCON #OpenAgTech #PrecisionAg #SustainableFarming Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems Purdue University U.S. NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag)

Welcome to IoT4Ag, Lea Coronado! We’re excited to have Lea join the IoT4Ag team! As an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, she’s bringing her research skills to support graduate students with report writing and formatting. She’s passionate about making processes more efficient—except when it comes to her procrastination :) Welcome aboard, Lea! We’re thrilled to have you contributing to the future of agriculture. #Welcome #IoT4Ag #AgTech #Innovation #Sustainability

Had an amazing time at the S.T.E.P. N2 STEM Event, teaching people the basics of robotics—assembling, training, and watching their curiosity come to life! This event, led by Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. Seeing young minds explore science and technology firsthand was truly inspiring. These moments remind us why STEM accessibility matters—empowering the next generation of innovators. Grateful to be part of this initiative and excited for more opportunities to spark curiosity! Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems Purdue University NSF Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) Purdue University Agricultural & Biological Engineering #STEMEducation #PurdueUniversity