Database research record2026·Global
Low-Cost Automation Framework for Sustainable Hydroponic Farming in Urban Poly Houses
Mehul Kumar, Aryan Raj, Sivam Visnu, Nishant Upadhyay
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Urban Farm DB summary
This paper presents an open-source automation framework for urban polyhouse hydroponic farming, costing under $100, featuring multi-parameter sensing and a dual-loop control strategy. Three replicated 42-day trials with Coriandrum sativum using nutrient film technique (NFT) showed a 27.5% ± 3.2% increase in fresh weight and 82% water savings compared to manual control (p < 0.05). Economic analysis indicated a 6.1-month break-even and 96% ROI in the first year.