UNiFOODi
Supported by F3 Innovate, UNiFOODi is a student-led initiative at UC Merced dedicated to reducing campus food waste and addressing food insecurity among students. Founded by undergraduate students, AJ Heard, Daniel Guel, Daniel Becker, Evelyn Hernandez, and Gavin Alfaro, the initiative utilizes a digital pickup and drop-off system for surplus food on college campuses.
By integrating a Raspberry Pi with a live-streaming camera module, students can easily view available food in real time and collect it before it goes to waste. UNiFOODi aims to expand its impact to other institutions, fostering sustainability and community engagement nation wide.
CSE Capstone Cilantro Team
At the University of California Merced, students are collaborating on a cutting-edge computer science and engineering capstone project aimed at improving cilantro yield production. Partnering with a Central Valley company, the project leverages computer vision technology to analyze camera feeds and apply advanced algorithms to estimate cilantro weights accurately. In collaboration with the team at the experimental smart farm, students are integrating their solution with the Farm-ng Amiga robot to bring innovative agricultural practices to life.
