Agency and Extraction in Emerging Industrial Drone Applications

Hanrahan, Benjamin V.; Maitland, Carleen; Brown, Timothy X.; Chen, Anita; Kagame, Fraterne; Birir, Beatrice

doi:10.1145/3432932

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“…If new tools are to be integrated into vector control strategies, they need to be owned and operated by those delivering interventions. This is particularly pertinent with new technological equipment (including drones) that have historically been deployed from the global North into communities in the global South [ 41 ]. This study demonstrated that drone and smartphone technology can be owned and operated by the NCMP in Zanzibar through the collaboratively designed SIS framework, providing a model for other vector control programs.…”

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Cost and quality of operational larviciding using drones and smartphone technology

Hardy,

Haji,

Abbas

et al. 2023

Malar J

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Background Larval Source Management (LSM) is an important tool for malaria vector control and is recommended by WHO as a supplementary vector control measure. LSM has contributed in many successful attempts to eliminate the disease across the Globe. However, this approach is typically labour-intensive, largely due to the difficulties in locating and mapping potential malarial mosquito breeding sites. Previous studies have demonstrated the potential for drone imaging technology to map malaria vector breeding sites. However, key questions remain unanswered related to the use and cost of this technology within operational vector control. Methods Using Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) as a demonstration site, a protocol was collaboratively designed that employs drones and smartphones for supporting operational LSM, termed the Spatial Intelligence System (SIS). SIS was evaluated over a four-month LSM programme by comparing key mapping accuracy indicators and relative costs (both mapping costs and intervention costs) against conventional ground-based methods. Additionally, malaria case incidence was compared between the SIS and conventional study areas, including an estimation of the incremental cost-effectiveness of switching from conventional to SIS larviciding. Results The results demonstrate that the SIS approach is significantly more accurate than a conventional approach for mapping potential breeding sites: mean % correct per site: SIS = 60% (95% CI 32–88%, p = 0.02), conventional = 18% (95% CI − 3–39%). Whilst SIS cost more in the start-up phase, overall annualized costs were similar to the conventional approach, with a simulated cost per person protected per year of $3.69 ($0.32 to $15.12) for conventional and $3.94 ($0.342 to $16.27) for SIS larviciding. The main economic benefits were reduced labour costs associated with SIS in the pre-intervention baseline mapping of habitats. There was no difference in malaria case incidence between the three arms. Cost effectiveness analysis showed that SIS is likely to provide similar health benefits at similar costs compared to the conventional arm. Conclusions The use of drones and smartphones provides an improved means of mapping breeding sites for use in operational LSM. Furthermore, deploying this technology does not appear to be more costly than a conventional ground-based approach and, as such, may represent an important tool for Malaria Control Programmes that plan to implement LSM.

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Cost and quality of operational larviciding using drones and smartphone technology

Hardy,

Haji,

Abbas

et al. 2023

Malar J

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“…The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies, like drones and IoT devices, has further expanded the stakeholder landscape in mechatronics. Hanrahan et al (2021) highlight the impact of these technologies on a broad range of stakeholders, emphasizing the need for equitable benefit distribution and local agency. In the context of industrial mechatronics, this translates to designing systems that are not only technologically advanced but also socially and ethically responsible.…”

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Mechatronics in modern industrial applications: Delving into the integration of electronics, mechanics, and informatics

Abimbola Oluwatoyin Adegbite,

Chinedu Nnamdi Nwasike,

Nwabueze Kelvin Nwaobia

et al. 2023

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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This study delves into the integration of electronics, mechanics, and informatics within the realm of mechatronics, emphasizing its pivotal role in modern industrial applications. The primary objective is to dissect the synergistic interplay of these disciplines and assess their collective impact on various industrial sectors. Employing a systematic literature review as the core methodology, the research draws on a wide array of peer-reviewed articles and academic journals, focusing on publications from the last two decades to ensure relevance and contemporaneity. Key findings reveal that mechatronics has significantly evolved from its conceptual inception to a cornerstone technology in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare. The study highlights the advancements in mechatronic systems, including the integration of AI and IoT, which have led to enhanced efficiency, precision, and adaptability in industrial processes. Furthermore, the research identifies the economic, technological, and environmental impacts of these systems, underscoring their role in driving innovation and sustainability. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders and policymakers, emphasizing the need for continuous investment in R&D, workforce training, and the development of ethical standards and regulations. It also proposes future research directions, particularly focusing on the scalability, sustainability, and long-term societal impacts of mechatronic systems. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of mechatronics in the industrial domain, offering insights into its current applications and future potential.

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“…Proprietary drone solutions usually require a significant initial investment, monthly software subscriptions, or an internet connection for cloud processing, which can constitute barriers for many low-resource users [ 19 , 20 ], and usually function as a ‘black-box’ which offer users little insight on its internal workings, and limited customization [ 21 ]. Also, when these solutions are implemented in developing countries, concerns have been raised regarding limited repairability, and risks of technological dependence and extractive practices [ 22 ].…”

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Open Science Drone Toolkit: Open source hardware and software for aerial data capture

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Despite the increased access to scientific publications and data as a result of open science initiatives, access to scientific tools remains limited. Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones) can be a powerful tool for research in disciplines such as agriculture and environmental sciences, but their use in research is currently dominated by proprietary, closed source tools. The objective of this work was to collect, curate, organize and test a set of open source tools for aerial data capture for research purposes. The Open Science Drone Toolkit was built through a collaborative and iterative process by more than 100 people in five countries, and comprises an open-hardware autonomous drone and off-the-shelf hardware, open-source software, and guides and protocols that enable the user to perform all the necessary tasks to obtain aerial data. Data obtained with this toolkit over a wheat field was compared to data from satellite imagery and a commercial hand-held sensor, finding a high correlation for both instruments. Our results demonstrate the possibility of capturing research-grade aerial data using affordable, accessible, and customizable open source software and hardware, and using open workflows.

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Agency and Extraction in Emerging Industrial Drone Applications

Cited by 12 publications

References 43 publications

Cost and quality of operational larviciding using drones and smartphone technology

Cost and quality of operational larviciding using drones and smartphone technology

Mechatronics in modern industrial applications: Delving into the integration of electronics, mechanics, and informatics

Open Science Drone Toolkit: Open source hardware and software for aerial data capture

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