Volume 15, Issue 4

Design of Low Cost Autonomous Agri-Rover System with Automated Farming Applications

Author

Dr.S.Venkatesan, G.K. Harshavardhan, J.Sikkandar Batcha and U.Vignesh Karthick

Abstract

Agriculture remains one of the most important sectors for human survival, but it still depends heavily on manual labor and traditional farming practices. Increasing labor shortage and demand for higher food production require modern automated solutions. This paper presents the design and development of a low-cost autonomous AgriRover system with automated farming applications. The proposed system uses an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication for intelligent control and IoT connectivity. The rover performs multiple agricultural tasks such as ploughing, seed sowing, obstacle detection, and environmental monitoring using sensors and motorized mechanisms. A DHT11 sensor measures temperature and humidity, while an ultrasonic sensor provides collision avoidance. Four DC gear motors drive the rover, and a buck converter ensures efficient power management. The system can operate in manual or autonomous mode. Experimental results show reliable movement, accurate seed dispensing, and stable IoT data transmission. The developed rover offers an affordable solution for small-scale farmers by reducing labor dependency and improving farming efficiency.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20262653

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