ERASMUS+ KA171: New Insights from the project

Posted by MaLLat in Novosti

In a recent joint study published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture (ScienceDirect), we explored how artificial intelligence and flexible pressure-sensor arrays can transform smart animal husbandry by enabling accurate, real-time monitoring of animal–environment interactions.

Our work focuses on next-generation flexible sensor arrays combined with AI models to capture subtle pressure signals generated by animal movement, posture, and contact behaviors, and to translate them into meaningful indicators of health and welfare.

We investigated three main aspects:

• Response characteristics of flexible pressure sensor arrays under realistic farming conditions.

• Optimization strategies for sensor structure, materials, and signal processing using AI-driven methods.

• Innovative applications in intelligent livestock management, including behavior recognition and early anomaly detection.

Key Findings

• Flexible pressure sensor arrays demonstrate high sensitivity, mechanical robustness, and stable performance suitable for long-term deployment in agricultural environments.

• AI-based optimization significantly improves signal accuracy and noise resistance, enabling reliable interpretation of complex pressure patterns.

• The proposed system supports non-invasive, continuous monitoring, offering a practical pathway toward precision livestock farming and improved animal welfare.

The study is available here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2025.110988