A Comparison of Ergonomic Benefits in Irrigation Control between Traditional and Smart Farm Systems: A Case Study of Integrated Farming Demonstration Site
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This research aimed to analyze the ergonomic benefits of a Smart Farm system for automatic irrigation control using Internet of Things (IoT) technology compared with traditional irrigation practices: a case study of an integrated farming demonstration site. The study area was an 8 field integrated farm with more than 300 irrigation points. The performance comparison was conducted based on operational time, travel distance, and work efficiency. The results showed that the Smart Farm system reduced operational time from 240 minutes per day to 20 minutes per day and reduced walking distance from 5 kilometers per day to no required travel. These results indicate the potential to reduce physical workload and fatigue while improving work performance. The findings demonstrate the potential of IoT technology in supporting ergonomic principles for agricultural work.
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