The “2024 Smart-Tech Low-Carbon Agriculture and Sustainable Management Workshop” organized by the NPUST Program of Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics was held on August 12th, attracting 20 elite Overseas Chinese students from such countries as Australia, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The turnout demonstrates the important role NPUST is playing with respect to the promotion of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.
At the workshop, participants were provided with in-depth knowledge about the cutting-edge technologies used in modern agriculture, and experienced a variety of drone applications. As they enjoyed the fun science and technology and got acquainted with current practices, they also took time to discuss the future of smart agriculture.
The UAV agricultural application course was led by Professor Hudson Hsu, director of the Program of Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics. The activities began at the multi-rotor UAV certification indoor practice field, where the participants viewed a variety of UAV models and learned about their applications in agriculture, including pesticide spraying, crop monitoring, cargo transportation, conservation monitoring, and disaster relief. Then, under the guidance of the instructor, the participants had a chance to operate the drones and conduct simulated flights.
While providing a solid understanding of the applications of drones and AI technology, the instructors explained ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs in agriculture by applying modern techniques, and together with the participants, they explored the prospects of future development.
