# Soil-Watching Cameras Josh Williams Posts Videos of What Goes Underground With a Soil Camera By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-24 | Updated 2016-06-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soil-camera References: [sploid.gizmodo](http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-scanner-in-the-dirt-captures-all-thats-going-on-un-1782572599) & [soilcam.blogspot](http://soilcam.blogspot.ca/) Watching soil does not seem like it would be an interesting thing to do, but Josh Williams has made it a hobby for himself and others with the use of a soil camera. The blogger uses a waterproof scanner that he controls with 'Raspberry Pi' to look at what movements and processes look like under soil. After burying the camera for a determined amount of time, the artist reveals interesting footage of what goes on underground. Everything from [roots growing in the soil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treesoil) to plants decomposing to [worms and centipedes moving around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermicomposter) looks surprisingly fascinating, especially with the quick pace of the videos. These underground soil camera videos show a hidden world that most people do not often see and provide insights into how plants grow and the decomposition process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soil-watching Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced soil-watching cameras to provide real-time insights into soil health and plant growth. - **Raspberry Pi Controls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine Raspberry Pi technology with various sensors to create customizable remote control devices for different applications. - **Underground Footage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms for sharing and analyzing underground footage to enhance understanding of soil processes, plant growth, and biodiversity. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture and Farming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate soil-watching cameras into precision agriculture systems for efficient monitoring and optimization of crop performance. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized soil cameras for environmental organizations and researchers to monitor soil health and track ecological changes. - **Education and Science Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive soil camera kits and educational platforms to engage students and the public in learning about underground ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md) - [Miniature Plant Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-monitors.md) - [Stylish Indoor Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folia-origin.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Camera-Equipped Smart Grow Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-grow-led-system.md) - [Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-soil.md) - [Smart Nature Observatories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-nature-observatory.md) - [Rugged Underwater Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wg-80.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md)