Background

Matthew Butler is a Senior Agricultural Engineer at Harper Adams University, specializing in software development, computer vision, mechatronic integration, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the Engineering Department. Based in the Agricultural Engineering Innovation Centre, he is a key member of the Centre for Agricultural Data Science, where he applies cutting-edge technology to address challenges in agriculture and food production. Butler has been instrumental in developing innovative research projects, including the Tuberscan project that uses deep learning and data science to improve agronomy decisions in the potato industry, and autonomous vehicle convoy systems for reducing traffic congestion and emissions. His expertise extends to creating practical solutions for the agricultural sector, such as developing live-streaming systems for community fridge projects to tackle food waste, and contributing to autonomous data collection platforms like RoboChick for poultry buildings.