The Developing Smart Agriculture Projects using Artificial Intelligence Technology Contest took place at SYNHUB Digi-Tech Community in Pathum Thani province.
On December 23, 2023. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapat Wanichanon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, attended the contest and delivered a speech on the judging criteria. The project, titled 'Developing digital citizens to support smart agriculture through artificial intelligence learning platforms: AIThaiGen,' was supported by the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B). The project aimed to enhance knowledge in artificial intelligence for smart agriculture and featured a competition showcasing innovations and creative ideas for agriculture, seeking projects that could utilize AI technology to enhance and strengthen the agricultural sector in the future. The event included a speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Director of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (iNT), who discussed the background and objectives of the project. Khun Niti Mekmok, CEO of SYNHUB and President of the Thai IoT Association, provided a special lecture on "Opportunities and progress of smart agriculture technology from the perspective of the private sector." Asst. Prof. Dr. Thavida Maneewarn from Raina Robotech Co., Ltd. also delivered a lecture on "Robot technology in agriculture." Additionally, there was a discussion on "Promoting smart agriculture in the education sector" led by professors from Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Mahidol University. The event took place at SYNHUB Digi-Tech Community in Pathum Thani province.
The results of the Developing Smart Agriculture Projects using Artificial Intelligence Technology Contest were as follows:
-1st Place Winner Award: Soil NPK Analyzer Team from Roong Aroon School.
-1st Runner-up Award: CISAT RMUTL #3 Team from the College of Integrated Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna.
-2nd Runner-up Award: CISAT RMUTL #2 Team from the College of Integrated Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna.
-Honorable Mention Award: CISAT RMUTL #1 Team from the College of Integrated Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Rice Leaf Team from Chulalongkorn University, and Smart Garden Box Team from Wat Putthabucha School.
