Innovating  ‘AI-Kitchen Garden’ for Vegetable and Fruit Production for Canadian and US Markets

Masoom Ali; Syeda Zahid

Innovating ‘AI-Kitchen Garden’ for Vegetable and Fruit Production for Canadian and US Markets

Authors

Masoom Ali MS Scholar, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada,
Syeda Zahid MPhil Scholar, FJWU, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Keywords:

AI-Kitchen Garden, Indoor Vegetable Cultivation, Automated Greenhouse System, AI Software Monitoring, Sustainable Food Production, Commercialization Strategy, North American Markets

Abstract

This research paper introduces, AI-Kitchen Garden, an innovative solution for indoor vegetable and fruit cultivation targeting commercialization in the Canadian and US markets for the product. The proposed system entails a 2-foot by 5-foot box equipped with advanced AI software, transforming it into an automated, AI-controlled greenhouse. The AI software monitors and manages the growth of vegetables within the box, providing essential elements such as heat, light, water, and appropriate environmental conditions tailored to each plant's needs. The system's automation extends to harvesting, where the AI software identifies ripe vegetables and autonomously picks them, depositing them in a tray outside the box while simultaneously issuing voice and text notifications via a monitor fixed inside the home or monitoring office. Furthermore, the system's versatility allows for the cultivation of short-height fruit plants in addition to vegetables. The AI software embedded in the box continuously assesses the clay's fertility and recommends adjustments as necessary, ensuring optimal growing conditions. Additionally, the system regulates water temperature to enhance plant growth further. This innovative solution not only streamlines indoor cultivation processes but also offers a sustainable and efficient method for producing fresh food in snowcapped areas like North America. Through this research, the potential for widespread adoption and commercial success of the automated AI-controlled greenhouse system in North American markets is explored and elucidated.

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Innovating ‘AI-Kitchen Garden’ for Vegetable and Fruit Production for Canadian and US Markets