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Obstacle Detecting Multifunctional AGRIBOT Driven By Solar Power
Author(s)
Karthikeyan G, Kishore S, Abishek S, Hariharan G, Dheeran S
Abstract
This paper introduces AGRIBOT, an agricultural robot designed to help farmers safeguard their livelihoods by taking on chores such as digging, sowing, spraying pesticides, cutting grass, ploughing—and spotting obstacles in its path. Earlier machines were often complex and costly, out of reach for many smallholders. AGRIBOT takes a different approach: it runs on renewable energy — solar panels fixed to the unit recharge an on-board battery — and carries a visual obstacle detector plus a Bluetooth module that pairs with a simple terminal app so an operator can send remote commands. The result is an affordable, easy-to-use machine; you don't need to stand in the field all day—who wouldn't welcome that? It lightens backbreaking work, saves time and fuel, and, frankly, removes some of the drudgery from routine tasks. AGRIBOT is built to operate day or night and in varied weather — even light rain or overcast conditions. Compared with other robots, it delivers clear advantages: a multitasking platform with practical innovations meant to make farming smarter, faster and more efficient.