EIM’S MESSAGE: Be Ready to Incorporate AI Principles into Education

Stevan STANKOVSKI

One of the biggest current challenges in education is how to effectively transfer knowledge between lecturers and students, taking into account the potential of educational platforms, as well as all other AI-based platforms that can aid in the mastery of knowledge. One gets the impression that, personally, the main decision-makers in governments, ministries, and universities are still not aware of the importance of the change in the educational system that requires and imposes the development of AI. A broader consensus is needed on how and to what extent to use AI-based tools in the education system. One of the first steps should be to ensure that all knowledge transferers, from basic to high levels (teachers and professors), as well as psychologists, AI experts, and decision-makers for changes in educational systems, are well-educated about the current and future potential of AI in education.

Design of a Simple and Low-Cost Device for Greenhouse Data Collection

Aleksandar POPOVIĆ, Srdjan TEGELTIJA

One of the most important aspects of modern agriculture is the use of greenhouses, which enable the cultivation of crops in controlled environments, independent of seasonal changes and weather fluctuations. The advancement of automation in agriculture has led to the development of sophisticated systems that enable the monitoring and control of key factors within greenhouses. These systems reduce labor costs, improve efficiency, and enable faster responses to changes in internal greenhouse conditions. This study proposes the design and implementation of a simple device for collecting data within greenhouses. The proposed device aims to be simple, cost-effective, and readily accessible to a broad range of users.

Modal Analysis of Vibratory Conveyors Using Finite Element Simulation in Solidworks

Uroš ILIĆ, Emil VEG, Mihailo LAZAREVIĆ, Željko V. DESPOTOVIĆ

The dynamic behavior of vibratory conveyors is a key factor in their efficient operation and structural integrity. This paper investigates the modal characteristics of a simplified conveyor model through finite element analysis performed in Solidworks. The study focuses on identifying natural frequencies and corresponding mode shapes, which are essential for tuning actuators and avoiding resonance-related failures. Additionally, the feasibility of approximating the vibratory trough as a single-degree-of-freedom oscillator is evaluated by comparing analytical estimates with simulation results. The findings confirm that the fundamental frequency of the system closely matches the analytical model, validating this approach for preliminary design and optimization.