IoT system for intelligent monitoring and control of Californian worm breeding beds
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https://doi.org/10.20983/culcyt.2025.2.4e.1Keywords:
IoT system, monitoring and control, vermicompost, earth wormAbstract
The objective of this research is to develop an Internet of Things (IoT)-based system for real-time monitoring and control of key climatological variables, such as temperature and humidity, in a California worm bed (Eisenia fetida). This system is designed to maintain the health of the worm colony, improving breeding conditions and maximizing the production of solid humus and leachate. The proposed IoT system is intended to enable efficient remote control, monitoring the conditions of the breeding bed and adjusting variables to prevent unfavorable scenarios for worm health. By incorporating IoT sensors and a structural design, which includes aeration and leachate collection mechanisms, optimal monitoring and control are sought to ensure the continuous production of high-quality vermicompost. Preliminary results include the construction of the breeding box, the appropriate selection of sensors, and the validation of the system through temperature and humidity measurement tests. Currently, the next step is to integrate all the components and conduct tests with worms to evaluate the system's performance under real-life operating conditions.
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