Low-Cost Surveillance Systems for Crops Using IoT
摘要
Crop damage from animal intrusions poses economic challenges for small-scale farmers. Traditional surveillance systems are costly and internet-dependent, making them impractical for rural areas. This paper proposes a low-cost, AI-driven surveillance system using ESP32 CAM, Raspberry Pi, and YOLOv11x for real-time detection. The system processes video locally, reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure, and sends instant WhatsApp alerts via PyWhatKit. Field tests show 93% accuracy and a 7 s alert response time, making it a scalable and efficient solution. Future work includes infrared night vision and AI-based adaptive learning to enhance performance.