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SOLAR POWERED MULTIPUROSE AGRICULTURE

ROBOT- LEAP TOWARDS GREATER TECH
Rishabh M Tejpal1, Komal Kanwar2 , Rajul Tabiyar3 , Arushi Soni4 , Priyanshu Khichi5
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3rd year electrical engineering , College of Technology And Engineering, Udaipur(India)
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Robotics and automation technology are gearing the

Abstract- In a scenario where demand for agricultural
produce keeps increasing along with population growth and
sector nicely by different means and stakeholders as
changes in people's lifestyles, producing a substantial well. The principle used in an agricultural robot is
amount of yield using limited resources is hard without the based on IoT(Internet of Things), and decision-
intervention of some innovative concepts. Agricultural making using Arduino-based algorithms. It
robots play a distinctive role and confer numerous incorporates sensor-based real-time data collection
advantages in farming production. As a consequence of the and robotic automation to perform precise farming
recent advancements in computer science, sensing, and tasks.
control approaches, agricultural robots have experienced a
swift evolution, relying on various technologies for multiple
applications. Initially, only basic Information Technology
tools were common in agricultural practices but recently,
II. MOTIVATION
many technologies have been used in agriculture, and among
Agriculture is the backbone of our economy, but it
these are Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Usability
Engineering, Robotics and AI, etc. The World Government faces numerous challenges, including labor shortages,
Summit published a report in 2018 “Agriculture 4.0 – The inefficient resource utilization, and unpredictable
Future of Farming Technology” which points out four key climate conditions. Traditional farming methods
developments viz., demographics, scarcity of natural often result in high costs, low productivity, and
resources, climate change, and food wastage, pressing our environmental strain due to excessive water and
future needs from agriculture. The main reason agricultural pesticide use. With the rapid advancement of
robots are put to use is for the quality enhancement of technology, smart agricultural solutions can
agricultural products by monitoring soil health, breeding
revolutionize farming practices, making them more
seeds, feeding crops through irrigation and fertilizers,
harvesting, and many more. Artificial intelligence (AI)
efficient, sustainable, and productive. Our Smart
powered solutions help agricultural systems to do more in all Agriculture Robot is designed to address these
sorts with less and ensure faster go-to-market for crops. critical issues by integrating automation, IoT to
There are many potentialities regarding the applications of optimize crop monitoring, irrigation, and harvesting.
AI and other technologies in the agriculture sector due to By reducing manual labor, minimizing resource
their broader benefits. This paper focuses on explaining the wastage, and increasing yield efficiency, this
system design, working, and hardware of an agriculture innovation empowers farmers to make data-driven
robot. Furthermore, the project scope, limitations, and
decisions, ensuring a more sustainable and profitable
requirements are discussed. Finally, the future work and
future for agriculture. Through this project, we aim to
applications are described.
bridge the gap between technology and traditional
farming, paving the way for a smarter, more resilient
I. INTRODUCTION agricultural sector. By taking this small leap over the
barrier between technology and farming methods we
Agriculture is emerging as a high-tech industry and
aim to open a new world of high efficiency tech in
the advancement of production and farmers’
the farming sector.
assistance is possible due to the IT and Computing
application and the latest robotics and AI as well.

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III. SYSTEM DESIGN

Hardware components;-

 Solar panel
 Arduino UNO
 Arduino NANO
 Solar charging circuit
 Battery
 Gear motors
 Servo motors
 High torque DC motors
 DC motor pump
 Bluetooth module
 LCD display
 Moisture sensor
 Ultrasonic sensor
 Agricultural implements

The figures below specifies the system

architecture design;-

The proposed solar powered robot works with the

integration of embedded system and various
components.
Solar panels serve as the energy source for the robot
as it harvests the solar energy with the help of solar
charging circuit and charges the battery.
The heart of the robot that is Arduino UNO and
Arduino NANO gets their power from the battery and
the commands with the help of bluuetoth module.
Arduino is connected to the muscle drive of the robot
that is the motor driver which works for the sole
purpose of driving different motors which are
integrated into the system.
Gear motors are the ones which help the robot move
freely in every terrain as they control the wheel base
structure.
Agribot also has an obstacle detection sytem which
uses an ultrasonic sensor to determine the path.
Soil moisture sensors are integrated so that the
watering system can be made autonomous as it can
detect the moisture of the soil and can be

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programmed for various crops grown in various The motor driver is responsible for the movement of
terrains and seasons. the robotic system, ensuring smooth navigation and
precise execution of tasks. Additionally, a Bluetooth
module serves as a vital communication gateway,
enabling remote control of the robot via the mobile
IV. WORKFLOW application. This wireless communication feature
allows the user to operate and monitor the robot from
a distance, reducing manual labor and enhancing
The proposed project is designed as an autonomous convenience. The robot is programmed to perform
and energy-efficient agricultural system powered by essential agricultural activities such as irrigation,
solar energy. The system begins with a solar panel ploughing, and seeding, based on the specific
that continuously captures sunlight and converts it requirements set by the user. By automating these
directly into electrical energy. This energy is then tasks, the system contributes to increased
stored in a battery, ensuring a constant power supply productivity, efficient resource utilization, and
for uninterrupted operation. The stored electrical reduced dependency on manual labor.
energy is utilized by an Arduino microcontroller,
which acts as the central processing unit of the
system. The microcontroller plays a crucial role in
receiving, interpreting, and executing commands
given by the user through an Android-based mobile
application. This integration allows seamless
communication between the user and the robotic
system, enhancing its efficiency and user-
friendliness.

Fig. Bluetooth control circuit of the vehicle

Furthermore, the Arduino microcontroller

orchestrates the entire process, ensuring optimal
energy usage and precise task execution. The use of
renewable solar energy makes the system
environmentally friendly and cost-effective,
promoting sustainable farming practices. The
continuous replenishment of battery reserves through
solar power enhances the system’s reliability, making
[Link] Charger Circuit it suitable for deployment in remote agricultural areas
with limited access to conventional electricity
sources. In summary, this project integrates
renewable energy, automation, and wireless
communication to develop a smart and efficient
robotic farming system, thereby contributing to the
advancement of modern agricultural technology.

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The automatic irrigation system operates through a monitoring and robots for ground-level
soil moisture sensor that detects moisture content tasks.
present in the soil. After detecting the moisture  Automated Harvesting Mechanisms:
levels, the sensor continuously sends the information
Developing advanced robotic arms for
to an Arduino microcontroller. The microcontroller
processes the moisture information and determines efficient and precise harvesting of different
whether or not to irrigate the soil. If the soil is crops.
determined to be dry, the Arduino will activate the  Block chain-based Supply Chain Tracking:
relay module, which in turn provides power to the Ensuring transparency and traceability in
water pump. The pump will deliver water from the farm produce distribution
reservoir to the soil. There is an LCD display that
shows the status of the system. When the soil has the
desired moisture level, the pump will be powered off
to conserve water. The entire system was powered VI. CONCLUSION
with a combination of an external adapter and a 12V
battery. The "Solar Powered Autonomous Multipurpose
Agriculture Robot" project introduces a sustainable,
efficient, and accessible solution for modern farming.
By harnessing solar energy and employing advanced
robotics, it addresses labor shortages, enhances
productivity, and reduces environmental impact. The
integration of mobile control via an Android app
makes farming operations more convenient and
technology- driven. This project exemplifies the
potential of innovation in agriculture, promising a
brighter, more efficient future for farming.

VII. REFERENCES

[1] Prof. Sumitra Gaikwad, Himali Patil, Charushila

More, Rachana Wakchaure “Solar Powered
Autonomous Multipurpose Agriculture Robot”
[Link] Irrigation System proceedings of International Journal of Advanced
Research in Science, Communication and
Technology (IJARSCT) November 2023

V. FUTURE SCOPE

 AI-driven Predictive Analytics:

Implementing machine learning algorithms
to predict crop diseases, pest infestations,
and optimal harvest times.
 Advanced Autonomous Navigation:
Improving GPS and AI-based movement for
better efficiency in large-scale farms.
 Integration with Drone Technology:
Combining drones for aerial crop