Smarter Electronic Systems for Animal Health Monitoring with Multisensor-assisted ML

Important results from the project

The purpose of the project was to investigate the feasibility of using Sony´s existing technologies to replace manual animal health monitoring, with the goals to evaluate its potential for this use, deepen expert collaboration in the field, and lay the groundwork for future commercialization of such a system. The project focused on dairy cows and problems around lameness and heat. The goals were met, we have gained a better picture of strengths and weaknesses in technology, clarified the next development step and created a deeper collaboration between existing and new parties.

Expected long term effects

The project has shown that there is a market demand for our intended end system, and that the technology shows good potential in forming the basis for this system. The goal is now to further develop the collaboration with our existing and new partners, and to further develop the concept.

Approach and implementation

Sony already had existing technology used in other areas, but wanted to apply these in animal husbandry. With the help of experts from SLU and RISE, problem areas were identified where technology can replace current manual routines. The project team defined requirements for this use, Sony then developed detection algorithms, and together with the project team collected data from SLU and the RISE research farms, applied the algorithms, and did an evaluation. The cross-functional work has been effective, and will be used in future project.