Title : Smart-Cocobot: Automated coconut tree climbing, maturity detection and harvesting robot
Abstract:
SMART-COCOBOT, an automated robotic system that is set to transform coconut farming, will be discussed in detail during the presentation. Harvesting coconuts is a vital agricultural practice in many tropical countries, but it faces difficulties such as lack of workers, safety issues, and inefficiencies in conventional techniques. To reduce hazards and increase productivity, this presentation will discuss how SMART-COCOBOT uses state-of-the-art technology to automate climbing, maturity detection, and harvesting procedures. The difficulties of traditional coconut farming, such as the need for specialized labor, the dangers of manual climbing, and the conventional harvesting ineffectiveness techniques, will be discussed first. The discussion will then shift to how SMART-COCOBOT integrates cutting-edge robotics and sensor technology to address these problems. The main characteristics of the robot will be explained to participants, including the robot's autonomous climbing mechanism, which adjusts to different tree trunk diameters to ensure stability and efficiency, which is one of the main characteristics that participants will learn about. The robot's precisely controlled harvesting arm, which safely removes mature coconuts with the least amount of tree damage, will also be covered in the presentation. One notable feature is the maturity detection system, which uses visual sensors to evaluate characteristics like size, and color to identify ripe coconuts accurately and determine the ripeness stage the user inputs according to their needs. Additionally, the function of mecanum wheels in facilitating seamless motion and incorporating safety features like obstacle detection and emergency stop mechanisms will be covered. The robot solves manpower shortages, lowers expenses, and allows for more frequent and timely harvesting by automating the harvesting process. The quality and consistency of the production are improved by this efficiency gain, which helps farmers make more money. Additionally, SMART-COCOBOT's scalable and user-friendly design guarantees accessibility for small-scale farmers, encouraging sustainable farming methods and advancing rural development. The wider ramifications of this breakthrough for the coconut industry and its potential for adoption in other agricultural sectors will be covered at the session's conclusion.
