Author(s):
1. Zandra B. Rivera, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, Fisciano, 8, Italy
2. Domenico Guida, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, Fisciano, 8, Italy

Abstract:
This research outlines the design of a versatile AgriRover tailored to the needs of small-scale and traditional agricultural applications in developing countries, where infrastructure is limited and trained personnel are scarce. The proposed AgriRover is engineered to be assembled using readily available technologies, making it cost-effective and accessible. By leveraging easily obtainable sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, communication devices, and open-source components, the rover is designed for autonomous operation with minimal maintenance requirements. Key features of the AgriRover include autonomous navigation, either by following the agricultural applications or executing pre-determined routes based on specific tasks, and high operational availability ensured through autonomous return-to-base functionality for battery recharging. The design process also considered the unique terrain characteristics of the target regions, focusing on optimizing the interaction between the rover’s wheels and the soil to ensure reliable performance. In this paper is presents a multifunctional mobile mechatronic platform AgriRover for precision agricultural applications with potential applications in developing countries.

Key words:
: multi-body design,small-scale agricultural monitoring,autonomous vehicle,low-cost design (LCD),developing countries,terrain adaptation.

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM A - Science of matter, condensed matter and physics of solid states

Date of abstract submission:
26.08.2024.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2024 - Savremeni Materijali

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