International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 05 | May 2023
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Design and Development of a Multifunctional Agrobot “RaithaMitra” for Efficient Agricultural Management Mr. Suryakanth B M, 2Amogh Raj V Guttal, 3Gopika B M, 4Chaithra H S, 5Sneha S
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1 Assistant professor, Dept. of ECE, BMSIT&M, Karnataka, India 23456 UG Student Dept. of ECE, BMSIT&M, Karnataka, India
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------agriculture is the increasing global population, which puts Abstract - Precision farming is a burgeoning domain that
immense pressure on farmers to produce more food using limited resources. The use of agrobots can help farmers optimize their production by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing wastage. Agrobots are also essential in addressing the issue of labour shortages in agriculture. With an aging farming population and a lack of interest in traditional farming jobs, many farmers struggle to find enough labour to manage their farms effectively. Agrobots can help fill this gap by performing tasks that would traditionally require manual labour, such as planting, weeding, and harvesting.
aims to enhance crop production through data-informed choices. In this study, we introduce a versatile Agrobot system tailored for precision farming, which features a mobile robotic platform outfitted with an array of sensors, actuators, and instruments that enable it to execute numerous tasks with exceptional accuracy and efficacy. The Agrobot system is devised to function in various agricultural settings, including fields, greenhouses, and orchards, and its modularity permits customization for distinct crops and farming techniques. This article introduces the creation and application of RaithaMitra, a cutting-edge Agrobot steered by an Arduino Uno microcontroller. The Agrobot, outfitted with a Bluetooth module, can be managed through an accessible Android app, crafted using the Arduino coding language, a derivative of C. RaithaMitra uses four distinct DC motors for its movement, promising superior manoeuvrability. The robot incorporates a weed cutter blade driven by a DC motor, offering effective control of weeds and grass. Moreover, RaithaMitra possesses a pesticide sprayer for safeguarding crops and a servo motorcontrolled seed container for accurate seed placement. An exceptional attribute of this Agrobot is its soil moisture sensor that measures the water levels in the soil. When these levels dip below a set limit, the sensor triggers a relay, transmitting a message to an RF receiver that initiates a pump for targeted watering. This multifunctional approach bolsters agricultural productivity, potentially revolutionising conventional farming methodologies.
Agrobot is a sophisticated agricultural robot that provides farmers with an intelligent solution to the numerous problems they face in their fields. The robot can perform various agricultural tasks such as digging the soil, sowing seeds, covering the soil, cutting weed, spraying water or pesticide, and detecting the water level in the crop using a soil moisture sensor. The Agrobot's versatility and multifunctionality make it a valuable tool for modern-day farmers, offering them the ability to improve their crop yields while reducing the workload and costs associated with traditional farming methods. The Agrobot is a fully autonomous robot that can be programmed to perform specific tasks. Farmers can program the robot to sow seeds at precise intervals, ensuring that the crops are planted uniformly. The robot's ability to cover the soil after sowing seeds ensures that the seeds are protected from external factors such as wind and rain, which can displace them from their intended position, affecting crop growth. The Agrobot's ability to dig and sow seeds also saves farmers a considerable amount of time and effort, allowing them to focus on other essential aspects of their farm operations. Agrobot's soil moisture sensor can detect the water level quantity in crops, allowing farmers to make informed decisions about the amount of water required for their crops. This feature helps farmers to conserve water and reduce wastage, which is critical in areas where water resources are scarce. Moreover, the Agrobot's ability to spray water or pesticides over crops in a controlled manner ensures that the crops receive the required amount of water and nutrients while reducing wastage, making it an eco-friendly solution to farming.
Keywords: Precision farming, Agrobot system, Mobile robotic platform, Sensors, Actuators, RaithaMitra, Arduino Uno, Bluetooth module, Android app, Arduino coding language, DC motors, Weed cutter blade, Pesticide sprayer, Servo motor, Seed container, Soil moisture sensor, Relay, RF receiver, Targeted watering, Agricultural productivity.
1. INTRODUCTION Agriculture plays a significant role in the world's economy, with food production being a vital factor in feeding the growing population. With the increasing demand for food, the need for efficient and sustainable agriculture practices is becoming more critical than ever. Agrobots are becoming increasingly necessary in today's agriculture lands due to several reasons. One of the most pressing issues in
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