Yogyakarta – The Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (DTEDI), Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed a visit from Prof. Dr. Ir. Ali Agus, DAA., DEA., IPU., ASEAN Eng., Senior Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Livestock Product Downstreaming, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia. The visit was accompanied by the Dean of the Vocational College UGM, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Agus Maryono, IPM., ASEAN Eng., demonstrating the institution’s commitment to advancing applied technological innovation within the Vocational College.
The delegation was received at the Internet of Things (IoT) Laboratory by Ir. Yuris Mulya Saputra, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D., IPM., Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, together with faculty members and students. During the visit, Dr. Imam Fahrurrozi, S.T., M.Cs. and Dr. Budi Sumanto, S.Si., M.Eng., lecturers from the Applied Instrumentation and Control Engineering Study Program, presented a range of research outcomes and technological innovations utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to support digital transformation in Indonesia’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
One of the highlights of the visit was the presentation of Smart Farm, an innovation collaboratively developed by lecturers and students from the Applied Software Engineering and Applied Instrumentation and Control Engineering study programs. The project integrates Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology to provide a real-time monitoring system for broiler chicken farms.
The AIoT-based monitoring system continuously collects and analyzes environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, air quality, light intensity, and other critical conditions inside poultry houses. By delivering real-time data and intelligent monitoring capabilities, the system helps improve livestock health, productivity, and farm management efficiency.
In addition to the Smart Farm platform, the IoT Laboratory also showcased various IoT-based innovations, including smart environmental monitoring systems, intelligent instrumentation devices, and automation solutions designed to support precision agriculture. These innovations are the result of Project-Based Learning (PBL) implemented at DTEDI, allowing students to develop practical technologies that address real-world industrial and societal challenges.
During the visit, Prof. Ali Agus expressed his appreciation for the innovations developed by DTEDI. He emphasized that digital technologies such as AIoT play a significant role in accelerating the modernization of Indonesia’s agriculture and livestock industries while supporting the downstream implementation of university research for broader societal impact.
The visit also served as an important platform for strengthening collaboration among government institutions, higher education, and industry partners in advancing applied technology and innovation. Through its IoT Laboratory, DTEDI remains committed to producing impactful technological solutions that contribute to digital transformation, food security, and sustainable agricultural development in Indonesia.
This initiative contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, by promoting smart farming technologies that enhance agricultural and livestock productivity.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education, through the implementation of Project-Based Learning that equips students with industry-relevant skills and hands-on innovation experience.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by developing AIoT- and IoT-based technologies that foster industrial innovation and digital transformation.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening collaboration between government, academia, and industry to accelerate technology transfer and research commercialization.