Jakarta, INTI - Seven students from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya have developed Futechi Farm, an automated laying-hen farming system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The innovation has recorded sales of three units worth a total of IDR 105 million.
The system is designed to improve operational efficiency and productivity in egg farming, particularly for small and medium-sized poultry businesses.
Muhammad Samsuddin, leader of the Futechi Farm innovation team, explained that the technology was developed to address the challenges of conventional poultry farming, which still relies heavily on manual labor for daily operations.
Speaking in Surabaya on Monday, October 19, 2026, Samsuddin said the system enables farmers to manage various poultry-house activities automatically through digital devices.
“Feed distribution can be automated and scheduled, with controls accessible through a control panel or smartphone,” Samsuddin said.
This feature allows farmers to set feeding schedules without having to distribute feed manually at every feeding session.
Futechi Farm integrates several poultry management functions into a single system, including automated feeding, temperature monitoring, egg collection, and the detection of potential signs of disease in chickens.
Seven ITS Students Develop an Automated Poultry Farming System
Futechi Farm was developed by seven undergraduate and postgraduate students from the ITS Department of Mechanical Engineering who share an interest in modernizing the livestock industry.
The team consists of Muhammad Samsuddin, Khoerunnisa Utami, Yusran Ardian Hamissy, Risky Firmansyah, Muhammad Tabranie, Osama Ilham Prasetya Putra, and Achmad Rizky Tri Wibowo.
The innovation was driven by the substantial labor, time, and operating costs associated with conventional laying-hen farming.
According to Samsuddin, these challenges become more pronounced on larger farms, where managing and monitoring high chicken populations requires more intensive supervision.
To address these issues, the ITS team designed Futechi Farm as an integrated platform that combines multiple farming activities through technology.
One of its primary features is automated feeding, which distributes feed according to predetermined schedules.
The system can be operated through a control panel or smartphone, giving farmers greater flexibility in managing daily poultry-house activities.
In addition to feeding automation, Futechi Farm includes temperature monitoring to help farmers track environmental conditions inside the poultry house.
Temperature monitoring is important because environmental conditions can affect chickens' comfort and health.
The system also features automated egg collection, designed to reduce reliance on manual labor during the harvesting process.
By integrating these functions, Futechi Farm aims to make poultry operations more convenient, efficient, and organized.
AI Technology Helps Detect Potential Chicken Diseases Earlier
One of Futechi Farm's key advantages is its use of artificial intelligence to help identify potential signs of disease in laying hens.
The AI technology is designed to help farmers monitor livestock health, particularly on farms with large chicken populations.
Through this detection system, potential health problems may be identified earlier, giving farmers an opportunity to conduct further examinations and take appropriate action.
“This feature enables farmers to treat chickens before they become seriously ill, helping maintain optimal egg production,” Samsuddin explained.
The disease detection feature is expected to help reduce the risk of production disruptions caused by poultry health problems.
Beyond health monitoring, Futechi Farm includes vaccination scheduling to support more systematic livestock care.
The system also provides sterilization scheduling to ensure that poultry-house sanitation activities are carried out according to maintenance requirements.
Vaccination and sterilization schedules can be adjusted based on the chickens' age and care requirements, allowing farmers to organize routine maintenance more effectively.
Integrating health monitoring and sanitation management is part of the team's broader effort to develop a modern farming system that supports sustainable egg production.
Smart Poultry House Uses Welded Wire Mesh and Integrates Catfish Farming
In terms of construction, Futechi Farm uses welded wire mesh as its primary structural material instead of bamboo, which is commonly used in conventional chicken coops.
The material was selected to make cleaning and maintenance more practical.
The wire-mesh structure allows chicken manure to fall through to the area beneath the coop, preventing waste from accumulating entirely on the floor where the chickens are kept.
This design is expected to simplify cleaning and reduce the need for manual waste removal.
The ITS team has also designed the system to help lower operating costs.
Cost efficiency is pursued through automation of routine tasks and more optimized feed management.
Futechi Farm also incorporates a concept that connects chicken manure management with catfish ponds as part of a more sustainable farming approach.
This concept is intended to link poultry farming with the management and utilization of its by-products.
The system's features and construction are designed with small and medium-sized poultry businesses in mind, allowing implementation according to each farm's capacity and operational resources.
Samsuddin, who has a professional background in manufacturing design, hopes to make modern farming technology accessible to local farmers rather than limiting its use to large-scale companies.
“We are encouraging the transformation of conventional livestock farming into a more modern, efficient, and sustainable system to strengthen national food security,” Samsuddin said.
Futechi Farm Sells Three Units to Buyers in Bangkalan and Papua
Development of Futechi Farm began in January 2026, and the project has since progressed to commercial sales, with units delivered to buyers in different parts of Indonesia.
The innovation team sold two Futechi Farm units to buyers in Bangkalan Regency, East Java, with a combined transaction value of IDR 70 million.
The team also recorded the sale of one unit to a buyer in Papua for IDR 35 million.
In total, three units have been sold, generating IDR 105 million in sales.
The achievement demonstrates that the ITS students' innovation has moved beyond an academic project into commercial application.
Futechi Farm has received business development support from the ITS Incubator and Innovative Business Services (ILBI).
ILBI operates under the Directorate of Innovation and Science Techno Park (DIKST) at ITS and provides assistance for innovation development and business activities.
The project has also received funding support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ITS through the HETI program.
“This achievement would not have been possible without funding support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ITS through the HETI program, as well as business mentoring from ILBI,” Samsuddin said.
The funding and business assistance have helped the team transform its engineering design into a commercially viable product.
ITS Rector Encourages Student Innovations to Deliver Tangible Impact
ITS Rector Prof. Bambang Pramujati has also emphasized the importance of innovations developed by students and the university's academic community.
Bambang stated that research and technology development at universities should focus on delivering solutions to the needs of society and government.
He believes that research should not remain confined to academic concepts but should also generate practical benefits that people can experience directly.
“I consistently encourage ITS students and graduates to make a tangible contribution to human resource development and the national economy,” Bambang said.
Futechi Farm illustrates how mechanical engineering, automation, IoT, and artificial intelligence can be applied to address challenges in the livestock sector.
By integrating these technologies, the system can automate tasks that previously depended on manual labor, helping improve the efficiency of laying-hen farm management.
Futechi Farm also offers an integrated approach to poultry farming, covering production, animal health, sanitation, feed management, and chicken manure handling.
The innovation is expected to help small and medium-sized farmers improve productivity without relying entirely on conventional operating methods.
With continued technological development, business mentoring, and product innovation, Futechi Farm aims to contribute to poultry farming modernization, improved farmer livelihoods, and stronger national food security.
Conclusion
Futechi Farm demonstrates how AI, IoT, and automation can modernize Indonesia's poultry industry. Developed by seven ITS students, the smart farming system integrates automated feeding, temperature monitoring, egg collection, and disease detection. With three units sold for a total of IDR 105 million, the innovation has progressed from an academic project to a commercial product, offering potential benefits for small and medium-sized poultry farmers.
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