Agar Autonome Lânbourobot by Vladimir Zagorac

Agar Autonome Lânbourobot by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Lânbouark, Buorkerij-apparatuer en Masinery Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsLânbou-apparatuer· 2024

Agar Autonome Lânbourobot

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Coming, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Niš, FPM Agromehanika

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Lânbou-apparatuer Category

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The Design

About Agar Autonome Lânbourobot

Agar is in selsnivellearjend robotplatfoarm ûntwurpen foar precisielânbou op ûngelikens terrein. It platfoarm kin bedien wurde mei in ôfstânsbetsjinning, programmearre wurde om in fêststeld GPS-paad te folgjen, of autonoom rinne mei help fan obstakelûntwikingssensoaren. Unôfhinklike, op batterij oandreaune motoaren op elk tsjil meitsje it mooglik om op'e plak te draaien. De tsjillen kinne opnij posysjonearre wurde om oan te passen oan ferskillende gewaslinen-ôfstannen, en it platfoarm past him oan oan hellingen oant 30 graden. Needstopknoppen en meganyske bumpers stypje de feiligens fan de brûker. Diel fan stiel, roestfrij stiel en aluminium binne poederbekleaun.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Agar Autonome Lânbourobot is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Agar Autonome Lânbourobot wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Agar Autonome Lânbourobot foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The robot can be remotely controlled, programmed to move on a predefined GPS path, and autonomous using obstacle avoidance sensors. Independent battery powered motors on each wheel enable turning in place by reversing the left and right set of wheels. All visible electromechanical parts are protected by the robust constructions of movable and fixed frames. User safety is also ensured by emergency stop buttons in the corners of the vehicle and mechanical safety bumpers.
Dimensions & Packaging: Lenght: 179-222cm, Width: max. 147cm, Height: 137-178cm. Weight: 740kg
Tags: Robot, Autonomous, Universal, Dynamics, Strength, Perseverance
Production Technology: Laser cut, pressed and welded steel, Stainless steel and aluminum, powdercoated
Design Challenge: The form was developed over a year in iterations, respecting and emphasizing the multi-functionality of the adaptable platform. The creative process included elaboration of the main shell, the roof housing, and the mobile and stationary modular assemblies for multiple uses. The large number of visible components presented a challenge, overcome by using related angles. Directing details, balancing masses and proportions, and positioning of sensors, radar and lidar, was perfected in stages.
Research: The design project started in March 2023 using an existing construction of a working prototype, developed by Coming and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Nis. Special attention in the design was devoted to stability of the robot bearing an agricultural machine, since the platform adapts to terrain with slopes of up to 30 degrees in all directions. For this purpose, mounting weights were added to the final solution, considering that the weight of the robot should not have exceeded 750kg.
Inspiration: Agar is a universal selfleveling platform for precision agriculture, a tractor replacement, mobile on extremely uneven terrains and under heavy loads. The form was modeled following the latest design tendencies, with strict technical limitations, to match or exceed the standards set by leading companies in the Smart Farming industry. Aesthetics emphasize robustness, dynamics and strength, equally present at any working height of the vehicle that adapts to the terrain, type and height of crop.
Project Duration: The design project lasted for a year, and was implemented in Belgrade, Nis and Boljevac
Operation Flow: Wheel motors are protected within a movable leg frame. The main battery pack can be changed by removing a magnetic fascia mask. Additional top battery pack, robotic arm or solar panel can be placed using roof profiles on the main shell. The wheels can be repositioned to the inside, allowing use between crop rows of different distances. The beveled shell gives good clearance, while latest RGB LED signaling lights arranged in a 360 design inform the user on working status and illuminate the path.
Team Members: Vladimir Zagorac
Image Credits: Images: Vladimir Zagorac
Video Credits: Coming, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Nis