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CROP PICKUP AND DROP ROBOT

Authors:

S.V. Tade1, Chaitanya Gawali2, Sainath Gije3, Rahul Bhise4, Rushikesh Giri5

1Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala.

2Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala. 3Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala. 4Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala. 5Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonavala.

Abstract - The agricultural sector is increasingly challenged by labour shortages, inefficiencies in manual harvesting, and the growing demand for higher productivity. This paper presents the design and development of a robotic system the Crop Pickup and Drop Robot aimed at automating the crop harvesting process. The proposed system is capable of identifying ripe crops, picking them without causing damage, and transporting them to a designated drop zone.

The robot integrates a microcontroller-based control system, object detection algorithms, and motor-driven mobility. It is equipped with sensors for crop recognition, a robotic arm for delicate handling, and a navigation mechanism for operation in semi-structured environments such as farms and greenhouses.

Experimental validation demonstrates that the system can perform crop handling tasks with improved accuracy and efficiency, thereby reducing dependency on manual labour. This work contributes to the advancement of smart agricultural solutions and supports the broader goal of sustainable and automated farming practices.

Key words: Agricultural Robotics, Crop Harvesting, Automation in Agriculture, Robotic Arm, Microcontroller, Smart Farming, Autonomous Navigation.