Vision for DisTAP: From Plant Signal to Farm Intelligence

This presentation outlines a strategic vision for integrating AI/ML with nanosensors and plant biology to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries into field-ready precision agriculture solutions. It introduces three core pillars: an AI-Augmented Plant Intelligence Platform to unify sensor data into predictive health assessments; a Translational Research framework to bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and urban farm deployment; and the expansion of computational thrusts for deeper AI integration. By leveraging machine learning fusion algorithms and edge-computing hardware, the initiative seeks to deliver real-time, actionable insights for farmers, aligning with Singapore's Food Story 2.0 goals. The session highlights how converging world-class sensor technologies with large-scale data analytics can transform food security and urban farming resilience globally.

Publications

1. Tan, L. S., Iyer, V. V., & Weixian, L. (2022). Information handling system and method for automatically generating a meeting summary. US Patent US20220253605A1.
2. Tan, L. S., Teh, S. K., Lu, R. J., & Li, W. (2022). Systems and methods for detecting postures of a user of an IHS (information handling system). US Patent US11756333B1.
3. Tay, B. T. C., Law, M. J., Ong, C. L., Wood, J. S. Y., Weixian, L., & Chen, Y. (2022). Automatically generating a meeting summary for an information handling system. US Patent US20220254348A1.

Speaker

Li Weixian, Sam
Visiting Fellow, Newcastle University

Dr. Sam Li Weixian is a globally recognized AI leader with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies. He has led multi-million dollar AI initiatives, authored over 30 publications and patents, and raised USD 14 million in startup funding. He currently serves as the Visiting Fellow at Newcastle University.