Evaluación de la adaptabilidad de módulos tipo terrario basados en IoT para la agricultura de precisión en el cultivo de Fragaria x ananassa en la localidad de Limoncocha

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to design and implement an agricultural monitoring and control system based on the Internet of Things (IoT) for the cultivation of Fragaria × ananassa in the community of Limoncocha, Ecuador. The proposal seeks to analyze the adaptability of terrarium-type modules, using intelligent sensors and low-energy wireless communication protocols, such as ESP32. The development includes the construction of the modules through additive manufacturing and integrating sensors to measure and control key agro-climatic variables: temperature, soil moisture, pH, luminosity. The methodology includes the simulation of the architectures in Proteus and Ubidot virtual environments, followed by experimental validation in the field. Data acquisition accuracy, wireless communication stability and energy consumption were analyzed, as well as the modular design and IP67 protection of the devices manufactured by 3D printing, which will allow their operation and adaptation in environmental conditions of the Limoncocha locality. In addition, the remote and real-time visualization of data through the Ubidots platform will facilitate informed decision-making by farmers. As a possible outcome, it is expected that this type of module can be adapted to various environments and thus bring different types of crops to new environments. It is also anticipated that the experience gained could serve as a model for future applications of precision agriculture in other rural communities or environments with difficulties related to infrastructure or wireless communication.