Stratos

Inspiration

Rwanda loses $1.7 billion annually —12% of its GDP— due to air pollution-related costs. Farmers struggle with unpredictable weather patterns, industries face **sustainability compliance challenges, and the government lacks **granular environmental data for policymaking.

We were inspired to create Stratos, a smart environmental monitoring system, to address these pressing issues. Our goal was to develop an **affordable, real-time IoT solution that empowers farmers, industries, and governments with data-driven insights to drive sustainability.

With only four days in this hackathon, we set out to build a system that could:

• Enable farmers to optimize yields and reduce losses.
  
• Help industries meet environmental regulations and improve sustainability.
  
• Provide governments with actionable data for climate action and public health policies.
  

By integrating IoT sensors, AI analytics, and solar-powered hardware, we built a **scalable, impactful solution designed for Rwanda’s unique environmental challenges.

What it does

Stratos tracks CO, CO₂, NH₃, temperature, and humidity using smart sensors. It helps:

• Farmers predict weather changes and protect crops.
  
• Industries monitor emissions for compliance.
  
• Governments access real-time air quality data.
  

How we built it

We rapidly prototyped Stratos using:

• IoT sensors for environmental data collection.
  
• AI-driven analytics for insights and predictions.
  
• Cloud-based dashboards for real-time visualization.
  
• Solar-powered hardware for off-grid use.
  

Challenges we ran into

• Limited time to refine sensor calibration.
  
• Data accuracy adjustments for local conditions.
  
• UI/UX optimization for better user experience.
  

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Built a working prototype in just four days.
  
• Implemented real-time data processing.
  
• Designed a multi-language dashboard.
  

What we learned

• Rapid prototyping requires agile teamwork.
  
• IoT + AI can drive sustainability solutions.
  
• User-friendly design ensures broader adoption.
  

What's next for Stratos

• Refining sensor accuracy for field deployment.
  
• Expanding to more environmental metrics.
  
• Partnering with local organizations for scale.

Built With

• adafruit
• arduino
• javascript
• openstreetmap
• openweatherapi
• react
• shadcn/ui
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite