About FarmVision

Inspiration

In agriculture, environmental data is crucial but often hidden in complex dashboards and spreadsheets. We wanted to transform how farmers interact with sensor data by making it spatially intuitive - allowing them to literally walk through their data in augmented reality while maintaining the convenience of traditional mobile views when needed.

What We Built

FarmVision creates an immersive AR environment where IoT sensor data comes to life. Users can:

View temperature and humidity sensors positioned accurately in 3D space using GPS coordinates
See real-time environmental data updates with intuitive color coding
Seamlessly switch between traditional web views and AR visualization
Interact with sensor data through both interfaces

How We Built It

The project consists of two main components:

AR Application (Unity)
Used AR Foundation for spatial tracking and positioning
Implemented GPS-based sensor anchoring system
Created a real-time data simulation system for environmental metrics
Developed dynamic label system for sensor information display
Web Interface (React)
Built responsive dashboard for sensor monitoring
Implemented map-based sensor visualization
Created seamless transition system between web and AR views
Matched AR data structures for consistent experience

Challenges Faced

GPS Accuracy: Ensuring precise sensor positioning in AR required careful handling of GPS data and drift
Real-time Updates: Maintaining synchronized data across web and AR interfaces while keeping performance smooth
UI/UX Balance: Creating interfaces that work well in both 2D and 3D spaces while maintaining consistency
Cross-Platform State: Developing a reliable system for transitioning between web and AR views while preserving exact sensor states