Robotic Spray Systems for Efficient Crop Protection in Modern Agriculture: A Review

Abstract

The agriculture sector is one that requires a lot of manpower and resources. As a result, farmers are increasingly relying on automation and technology to solve this problem. However, robots for agriculture are far too expensive, slow, and intricate to be made available to the general population.  To eradicate insects and weeds, increase crop yield, and enhance crop quality, pesticides and herbicides are frequently used in floriculture, agriculture, and horticulture. Traditional spraying techniques, on the other hand, may be labour- and time-intensive, may waste chemicals, and may endanger farmers' health. For floriculture and agriculture, the creation of an automatic Robot spray system offers a solution that can lower labour expenses, farmer effort, and chemical prices. This project's goal is to create an autonomous robot spray system for agriculture and floriculture that will maximise the use of pesticides and herbicides while enhancing crop quality. The suggested system comprises of a mobile robot outfitted with sensors, a control system, and a spraying mechanism. Based on the crop type and growth stage, the spraying mechanism is made to apply the exact amount of pesticide or herbicide to the crop. The spraying parameters are changed because of the sensors detecting the crop. The control system oversees the robot's entire performance, including communication, navigation, and obstacle avoidance.