Diseño e implementación de un robot móvil sembrador de papas colaborativo con el agricultor

Abstract

The technological advancement has driven the development of robotics, which generates improvements in the quality of life of people, both in their work environments and in their homes. These advances have allowed humans to explore and access hard-to-reach environments, providing new opportunities. The objective of the project is to provide support to small farmers who grow potatoes to complete their planting tasks using a robotic system design technique. This project will use a mobile seeding robot that will be responsible for optimizing the cultivation process, considering aspects such as labor savings, time, and production cost. To carry out the design and implementation of the robot, an exhaustive study of materials, mechanical components and electronic elements was carried out to find the ideal options in the design and implementation of the robot. Using SolidWorks software, the mechanical components were designed, and a detailed simulation of each part was performed. The resulting model was thoroughly analyzed, allowing the optimal materials and efficient construction method to be selected. A series of rigorous tests will be carried out in order to guarantee the correct functioning of the mobile potato planting robot collaborative with the farmer. These tests will focus on critical aspects such as crop quality and production times. The results obtained in these tests will be carefully evaluated and, if necessary, additional modifications will be made in the future to optimize the performance of the robot.