Real-time Revolution: Interactive Machines Monitoring System for Palm Oil Farm

Abstract

The agricultural sector, particularly large-scale operations like palm oil plantations, increasingly demands real-time tracking of operational machinery. Traditionally, monitoring has relied heavily on manual logs and records to track machine schedules and availability due to the dense tree canopy in the farm, which limits Internet access. However, in response to the demands of the digital age, there is a growing shift towards adopting IoT technology for real-time monitoring. This study presents the development of a real-time machine tracking and monitoring system tailored for palm oil plantations. Leveraging IoT technology, the system enables the real-time tracing and monitoring of operational machinery routes and movements. Machines are equipped with mounted sensors for remote tracking, which transmit data to a centralized server for processing. This infrastructure provides enhanced accessibility to machine locations and other related information. The data collected by the sensors is processed and presented through a user-friendly interface. This interface features an interactive map, allowing staff to easily visualize machine locations. Additional features include notifications for prolonged machine inactivity and status updates, offering actionable insights. By converting complex sensor data into an intuitive visual format, the system improves decision-making processes and operational efficiency. In near future, the system is designed to be adaptable for regions with limited Internet connectivity, ensuring its applicability across various areas within farm fields. Our contribution aims to optimize asset management, ultimately supporting the sector's focus on improving overall farm efficiency.