An Internet of Things (IoT)-based chicken coop system developed at Brawijaya University is helping Indonesian poultry farmers optimise conditions for broiler chickens. The system, created by lecturer Danung Nur Adli, allows real-time monitoring and regulation of temperature and humidity via mobile apps, improving poultry health and farm productivity.
Initially conceived in 2019, the system is designed for open-model chicken coops and offers a lower-cost alternative to high-end solutions like TempTron. A microcontroller with a sensor probe collects temperature and humidity data, transmitting updates to farmers’ mobile phones every two to three minutes. This enables rapid adjustments to prevent heat stress, which can impact chicken growth and immunity.
Brawijaya University provided funding in 2024 to advance the technology, which is now in use across Malang Regency, including Karangploso and Singosari. The system has received strong support from millennial farmers and has drawn interest from Indonesia’s Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry.
To expand adoption, Danung has partnered with a poultry supplier to integrate the system into more farms. The technology is positioned as an accessible, cost-effective solution for improving efficiency and sustainability in Indonesia’s poultry industry.