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Future Work

This document outlines the planned features and improvements for the GreenThumb project.

Done since this list was written

  • [x] Cloud sync: offline-first (self-hosted PostgreSQL + TimescaleDB)
  • [x] Photo upload to Cloudflare R2
  • [x] Automated photoperiod (schedule rules)
  • [x] Automated nutrient dosing with safety bounds
  • [x] pH and TDS/EC probe drivers
  • [x] Device registry and fleet view in the admin dashboard (not public yet)

Next

  • [ ] Finish the DWC prototype: reflective cover and exhaust fan
  • [ ] Calibrate the prototype: the dosing pumps and the pH and TDS probes
  • [ ] First cultivation run: cherry tomato
  • [ ] Public access to the cloud dashboard

Later

  • [ ] Computer vision: plant detection, leaf area estimation and color analysis
  • [ ] Dataset curation: clean and organize the collected sensor data and photos
  • [ ] Machine learning: growth prediction, anomaly detection and optimal-condition discovery
  • [ ] Self-service device onboarding
  • [ ] Mobile app (idea)
  • [ ] Paper: publish the research once it is ready.