Számítástudomány, információtudomány és bioinformatika
Precision agriculture and the increasing automation efforts in animal husbandry requires
continuous and complex monitoring of the animals. Rumen bolus sensors, which are cutting-edge
pieces of technology and a rapidly developing research field, present an exceptional
opportunity for monitoring the health status, physiological parameters, and estrus
of the animals. The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview
of the development process of a new sensor development. We address the issues of conceptual
design, an overview of applicable sensor modalities, mechanical design, power supply
design, applicable hardware solutions, applicable communication solutions and finally
the sensor detection algorithms proved in field tests. In conclusion, we present a
summary of the current opportunities in the field and provide an analysis of the foreseeable
trends.
