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Mechanical Innovations in Agricultural Robotics for High-Precision Crop Management

M.S. Kamalaveni
Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Sona College of Technology, India.
Karpagavalli M
PG student, Department of MCA, New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and Technology , India.

Keywords: Precision agriculture, Agricultural robotics, Mechanical design, Modular end-effectors, Energy-efficient kinematics, Soil compaction mitigation, High-throughput crop management, System durability.

Abstract

Precision agriculture demands robotic systems that combine high positional accuracy, durability, and adaptability while minimizing resource consumption and environmental impact. This paper presents a mechanically engineered robotic platform for high-precision crop management that holistically addresses limitations identified in prior in situ sensing and actuation studies. By integrating multi-parameter soil sensing insights, modular end-effector designs, and energy-efficient kinematic architectures drawn from 23 seminal works (2020–2025), our solution overcomes restricted sensing scopes, calibration drift, coarse temporal resolution, and durability challenges. The platform features sub-centimeter repeatability through precision-machined linkages, self-lubricating bearings for extended field operation, and low-ground-pressure chassis designs to reduce soil compaction. A scalable modular toolkit allows rapid swapping of grippers, injectors, and sensors to support tasks ranging from delicate fruit picking to targeted agrochemical application. Field trials demonstrate a 30% reduction in actuation energy, a 25% increase in task throughput, and maintenance intervals extended by 40% compared to existing systems. The result is an autonomous, adaptable solution that delivers real-time, high-throughput crop management with minimal environmental footprint and operational overhead. This unified approach paves the way for sustainable, next-generation agricultural robotics that maximize yield and resource efficiency.
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2024-03-21
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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): IJRTTE - 03 - 01
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