Seven Indonesian students, all aged 15, won Gold Medals at the Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exposition (IPITEx) 2026 in Thailand (13/01).

Their achievement came from developing SoilPIN, a portable AI-based device that monitors soil health quickly and provides actionable insights for farmers.

SoilPIN: Portable AI Tool Measures Key Soil Parameters

The device is shaped like a pin and measures eight soil parameters, including pH, moisture, temperature, salinity, and essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Data collected by SoilPIN is sent to a mobile application and analyzed using AI, allowing farmers to quickly understand soil conditions and receive recommendations for improving their land.

“Farmers often make decisions without accurate soil data. SoilPIN gives quick answers in the field. That is what we aim for,” said Nazeer Omar Verico, a team representative.

Government Support Highlights Youth Innovation

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) praised the students’ success as proof that young Indonesians can develop digital solutions for real agricultural problems.

“This innovation shows that young Indonesians can identify real problems and solve them with technology. SoilPIN is an example of how digitalization can directly benefit farmers and the environment,” said Edwin Hidayat Abdullah, Director General of Digital Ecosystem, in Jakarta (13/01/2026).

He added that the technology helps small farmers and regions with limited agronomy services by providing accessible soil information.

Innovation Ecosystem Enables Practical Use

SoilPIN is connected to public needs through the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub, which supports field testing and further development.

“We want innovations to be used by the community. When farmers can save costs, improve yields, and protect their soil, that is when technology works for the public,” said Sonny Sudaryana, Director of Digital Ecosystem Development.

Before the competition in Bangkok, SoilPIN was tested in Bandung and Jakarta. The innovation has also received copyright protection from the Indonesian Ministry of Law.

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