THE NATURE SURFER

SURFING INTO THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE

Vidhanshu Kachhwaha

I’m Vidhanshu Kachhwaha, an aspiring aerospace engineer passionate about robotics, AI, and sustainable tech. I’ve excelled in STEM competitions, notably at Techradiance at IIT Hyderabad and Stonehill Hackathon. As a mentor at the Stonehill Robotics Club, I guide budding innovators and contribute significantly to tech events, including leading the organization of an overnight hackathon. I was also awarded the Technology and Innovation award at my school in 2024.

NATURE SURFER

PRODUCT NEED

PROBLEM SCENARIO

Addressing accessibility and modern innovation in the agriculture sector.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Marketed towards marginalized farmers and agricultural workers.
53% of the Indian population works in agriculture.

SOLUTION

Transmitter automated roving robot that recommends seed types based on soil data dispenses them
Improve yield and hence increase farmer income.

SDG FOR NATURE SURFER

BENEFITS OF NATURE SURFER

Integration with existing practices
Boost productivity
Reduce waste
Enhance sustainability

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION OF NATURE SURFER

Smart sensors for real-time insights into soil health, weather, and crop growth
Automated AI-driven analytics for predictive maintenance
Minimize downtime and improve efficiency

PRODUCT FEATURES

PARAMETER COLLECTION

Collects real-time data on key soil and environmental parameters such as moisture, nutrient levels (N, P, K), and pH.

AI SEED RECOMMENDATION

Utilizes an advanced AI model to assess real-time data and offers precise seeding suggestions tailored to specific crop needs.

SEED PLANTATION

Utilizes servo motors, which adjust their movements based on AI-generated recommendations, to precisely deposit seeds at specific locations and depths.

PARAMETERS MEASURED BY NATURE SURFER

AI MODEL DEVELOPMENT

FEASABILITY (TELOS)

Technical: Nature Surfer is technically feasible as it integrates advanced sensors and AI algorithms for optimizing data collection and analysis.

Economical: The system is economically beneficial considering the similar products in the market and offering significant ROI (Return on Investment) through improved crop yields and reduced resource wastage.

Legal: Nature Surfer completely complies with agricultural and data protection laws, ensuring all operations within Nature Surfer are transparent and secure, upholding high standards of compliance.

Operational: Designed for scalability and ease of use, Nature Surfer can be easily integrated into existing farming operations without the need for extensive infrastructure changes.

Schedule: Our deployment schedule is strategically planned to coincide with agricultural cycles, starting in regions with high agricultural activity to maximize impact and adoption.