On September 6, according to news from Semtech, a startup focused on providing IoT services for livestock management, Chipsafer, has developed a pasture solution platform using LoRa devices and wireless RF technology (LoRa technology). During the pilot project, they boldly integrated satellite technology to achieve global coverage.
The pasture solution from this startup primarily utilizes LoRaWAN base stations and adopts the LoRaWAN communication standard protocol to forward sensor data collected from livestock’s live sensors, including body movement, local temperature and humidity, and location information, to the corresponding platform.
Currently, Chipsafer, in collaboration with LORIOT, the Solar Energy Society (SES) in the United States, and the European Space Agency, is conducting three pilot projects for livestock management in Namibia, Kenya, and Luxembourg.
During the advancement of these projects, Chipsafer combined the long-range, low-power advantages of LoRa technology and LoRaWAN with satellite technology, breaking regional limitations and enabling coverage anywhere on Earth.This combination makes it possible for Chipsafer’s pasture solution to be easily implemented in remote areas and provides deeper insights for ranchers regarding commercial operations.
“LoRa technology provides us with a powerful framework to build our platform,” said the company’s founder, Victoria Alonsoperes. “The low cost of manufacturing and deployment allows us to focus more on the features that our customers need most.”
Chipsafer’s IoT application has a key advantage in tracking livestock and monitoring their activities. The sensing devices use Semtech’s LoRa communication technology to forward the animals’ locations to ranchers and send alerts when animals deviate from their normal paths, allowing ranchers to better track their livestock.
“Livestock theft is on the rise globally, and LoRa technology can track herds in real-time,” said Vivek Mohan, Director of Wireless and Sensing Products at Semtech. “The long-range, low-power capabilities of LoRa technology support our customers in developing new applications and use cases while ensuring optimal security for data and location.”
Key Features of LoRa Technology:
• Long Range: A single base station using LoRa technology can provide deep penetration and indoor coverage in dense urban environments, while also connecting to sensors over distances of 15-30 miles or even further in rural areas.
• Low Power: The LoRaWAN protocol is specifically designed for low power consumption, achieving unprecedented battery life, with some applications lasting up to 20 years.
• Location: Supports location tracking applications without the need for GPS or additional power consumption.
• Low Cost: LoRa technology reduces the initial investment and operational costs of infrastructure, as well as the costs of endpoint sensors.
• Open Standards: The LoRaWAN protocol ensures interoperability between applications, allowing IoT solution providers and telecom operators to accelerate the introduction and deployment.
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