Transforming Oil Palm Plantations: Leveraging Data Link using TV White Space, 5G and Wi-Fi for Robotic Agriculture

This research investigates the appropriateness of utilizing TV White Space, 5G, and Wi-Fi for data transmission in challenging plantation settings. Findings suggest that TV White Space has benefits in terms of latency and stability, rendering it suitable for applications requiring real-time communication. Nevertheless, the expensive module unit and infrastructure setup pose a notable obstacle to widespread acceptance. In contrast, 5G technology exhibits superior capacity for data-intensive operations, indicating its potential usefulness. However, issues related to limited coverage and subscription costs present financial hurdles for implementation. Wi-Fi emerges as a cost-efficient alternative but struggles with inadequate coverage within plantation areas. To summarize, although TV White Space holds potential for real-time applications, its cost could hinder adoption, while 5G provides high throughput but encounters challenges with coverage and expenses. Wi-Fi is economical but lacks sufficient coverage. Therefore, a careful assessment of these elements is essential in selecting the most appropriate communication technology for plantation environments.