Mathworks is an American corporation that specializes in mathematical computing software. The Mathworks 2024 Sustainability and Renewable Energy Challenge was open to all students, researchers, and engineers who were at least 18 years old and have an interest in renewable energy.
Participants could work individually or in teams were required to submit a solution to one of the projects.
Arad submitted a solution to the Smart Watering System with Internet of Things category.
Arad’s submission was a Smart Watering System with Internet of Things and Neural Network that aims to optimize water usage for plant care by integrating real-time monitoring and AI-based predictive modelling.
Using a comprehensive setup of sensors and actuators, along with a Raspberry Pi board, the system continuously monitors soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and light intensity.
The trained neural network predicts the precise water requirements to ensure optimal plant health, efficiently managing water resources.
The project leverages ThingSpeak™ for seamless data transmission and MATLAB® for advanced data visualization, analysis, and automated system responses, such as alert notifications for critical plant conditions.
By submitting this innovative solution, Arad demonstrated a profound understanding of sustainable water management and the application of IoT and AI technologies.
Arad said:
“I'm incredibly honoured to have won the MathWorks 2024 Sustainability and Renewable Energy Challenge.
“I entered the competition because I’m passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, and water conservation is a critical global issue. My project, a Smart Watering System with IoT and Neural Networks, was designed to optimize water usage for plant care, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
“Competing on an international stage was an exciting challenge, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to showcase how AI and IoT can drive meaningful environmental change."
