At the “Revolutionising Agriculture with HPC and AI: Real-World Applications” conference, the AIMHiGH project, coordinated by DigitalSmart, was presented as part of the HPC Fortissimo initiative under the Horizon 2020 FF4EuroHPC program. The project, titled “AI/ML Enabled by HPC for Edge Camera Devices for the Next Generation Hen Farms,” brought cutting-edge HPC and AI/ML technologies to the poultry farming sector. Key achievements included real-time monitoring and data-driven insights through AI-powered edge cameras that continuously surveilled poultry, detecting early signs of illness and abnormal behavior. This innovation allowed farmers to intervene promptly, improving animal welfare, reducing losses, and enhancing productivity.
Additionally, the AI models developed during the project provided advanced solutions for early disease detection, resource optimization, and automation, leading to more sustainable and efficient farming practices. The system reduced manual supervision needs, cut operational costs, and optimized feed and water usage based on real-time data. The technology’s scalability and flexibility made it accessible to both large and small farms. Collaboration with partners like DunavNET, the University of Donja Gorica, and Montenegrin companies Meso-promet Franca and Radinović ensured practical relevance, aligning the project with Montenegro’s Smart Specialisation Strategy while supporting innovation and local economic growth in the poultry sector.
