Smart Botanic Hackathon

Smart Solutions in the Yerevan Botanical Garden

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About Hackathon

Organizers:

  • SmartCity Innovation Center
  • Internet Society Armenia Chapter
  • Internet of Things Special Interest Group
  • Yerevan Botanical Garden

The goal is to develop ideas for smart solutions for the Yerevan Botanical Garden, which will help make the processes of managing, caring for and serving the visitors more efficient with the use of modern technologies.

After the start of the hackathon, the process of receiving funding applications for the implementation of ideas will be organized.

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The application for participation must be completed by November 5 inclusive.

If you think you know effective options for transforming a botanic garden, if you know how to use IT to have a smarter botanic garden, or if you know what data can be used to manage a botanic garden more effectively, sign up for Smart Botanic hackathon.

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Who can participate?

Anyone with experience in developing automated solutions or IoT devices can participate in the hackathon, either individually or as a team.

To participate, you need to fill out an application here. In the co-authorship section of the application, please specify the team with which you are collaborating. Teams can be formed either prior to or at the commencement of the hackathon, and the maximum team size is limited to 5 members.

Applicants from other countries can also participate in the hackathon online. The hackathon will be broadcast online with English translation for participants from abroad.

The deadline for registration is until November 5, inclusive.

When and where?

The hackathon will be organized in three phases

 

Awards

Submitted prototypes will be evaluated by a jury and the best three participants will receive prizes:

The best solution

$700

Second solution

$500

Third solution

$300

Participants from abroad will present their smart solutions online in the format of a presentation

The following prizes are intended for the participants in the online format:

The best idea

$500

Second idea

$300

The goal and objectives of the hackathon

In recent years, the Yerevan Botanical Garden has changed its approach. In addition to being a unique scientific center, it strives to become a center for the application of eco-education and clean technologies, as well as an accessible and comfortable recreation area for the citizens of Yerevan. A number of projects aimed at the improvement of the botanical garden are being implemented. The largest is the project for the creation of the "Garden of Life", within the framework of which improvement of an area of about 35 hectares is planned.

Ecocenter

The main entrance

Garden of Life

However, there are many problems that require solutions:

Security

Implement 24/7 surveillance across the 80-hectare park, with a specific emphasis on early fire detection

Irrigation

Utilize state-of-the-art technological solutions to guarantee the irrigation of the entire botanical garden area

Care

Implement cutting-edge automated solutions to ensure efficient garden care with minimal manual labor

Greenhouses

Integrate energy-efficient and automated systems into the collection greenhouse and greenhouse management

Modern Solutions

Modern technological solutions are already widely used in various botanical gardens, improving plant care, conservation and safety measures, and feedback to visitors. Here are some specific IoT solutions that can be implemented to achieve these improvements:

  • Environmental monitoring

    To monitor the microclimate in the garden with temperature and humidity sensors

    Air quality sensors detect air pollutants that can affect plant health. Timely notifications can help mitigate potential problems

  • The soil moisture level is monitored using soil moisture sensors. Automatic irrigation systems can adjust irrigation schedules based on real-time data, preventing overwatering and overspending

    A soil nutrient sensor cell measures soil nutrient levels to ensure plants are getting the nutrients they need

  • Thanks to the image recognition capabilities of plant health cameras, plant health monitoring is carried out

  • Thanks to intelligent irrigation systems that adjust irrigation schedules based on real-time data from soil sensors and weather forecasts, ensures optimal soil moisture levels

    Controlled environments. Greenhouse conditions including temperature, humidity and light are managed using IoT solutions. Automated systems can create an ideal environment for sensitive or rare plant species

  • A mobile application that provides visitors with interactive maps, guided tours and detailed information about plant species. The app may also offer notifications about current events or tours

  • Security cameras and sensors ensure the safety of the botanical garden and its valuable plants by monitoring unauthorized access, vandalism or theft

  • With a centralized management panel, garden maintenance and decision-making staff can monitor sensor data, receive alerts and analyze historical data to make effective decisions about plant care and garden management

    Thanks to the analysis of the collected data, the health of plants, water use and other important parameters are predicted

  • By using energy efficient lighting, HVAC systems and renewable energy sources it is possible to significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs

In case of any questions, feel free to contact us.


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