Indian Journal of Science and Technology

The PDF file you selected should load here if your Web browser has a PDF reader plug-in installed (for example, a recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader).

If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with PDFs, Highwire Press provides a helpful Frequently Asked Questions about PDFs.

Alternatively, you can download the PDF file directly to your computer, from where it can be opened using a PDF reader. To download the PDF, click the Download link above.

Fullscreen Fullscreen Off


Objective: This paper is a proposal for a prototype of an agricultural based robot capable of performing various farming activities like ploughing the field, sowing seeds, spraying fertilizers and shoving soil over the seeds. Method/Statistical Analysis: This autonomous robot has the capability of processing and monitoring field operations. Its operation is controlled using a PIC16F877A microcontroller. The robot is fed with inputs like field dimensions, spacing between the seeds and the tasks are performed accordingly. The alerts for shortage of seeds can be triggered by using tuning fork level switch. Findings: This model of the agricultural robot is cost effective and user friendly. The entire mechanical model has been created in AUTO CAD and verified. Further the electronics involved in the working of the robot has been simulated using PROTEUS. Applications/Improvements: The agrobot promises a future with maximum food productivity to meet the demand of growing population.

Keywords

Automation, Fertilize, Plough, PIC16F877A, Sow.
User