3D Printing for Sustainable Urban Farming

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Team members from HPI and MIT explore automated and sustainable innovations to advance and broaden research in urban farming. Their work centers on 3D-printed hydroponic systems enhanced with solar panels, environmental sensors, and AI technologies to increase crop yield and minimize resources compared to conventional farming methods.

The project offers hands-on experiences through workshops, UX trials, and student-led research projects to collect data and perform statistical analyses—identifying where human or automation is best suited. By developing, testing, and iterating on hydroponic technologies, the team aims to push the boundaries of urban farming and contribute to the growing body of research in this field. Together, the teams will work with vendors and stakeholders to optimize hydroponic systems tailored for real-world performance and demonstrate their potential as sustainable solutions for the future of urban farming.