Agar 자율 농업 로봇 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 동상 in 농기구, 농업 장비 및 기계 디자인 Competition Category.

동농업 장비· 2024

Agar 자율 농업 로봇

by Vladimir Zagorac

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

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 농업 장비 Category

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The Design

About Agar 자율 농업 로봇

Agar는 고르지 않은 지형에서의 정밀 농업을 위해 설계된 자가 수평 조절 로봇 플랫폼이다. 이 플랫폼은 원격 조작으로 운용할 수 있고, 설정된 GPS 경로를 따르도록 프로그래밍할 수 있으며, 장애물 회피 센서를 활용해 자율 주행할 수도 있다. 각 휠에 장착된 배터리 구동 독립 모터를 통해 제자리 회전이 가능하다. 휠은 작물 이랑 간격에 맞춰 위치를 조정할 수 있으며, 플랫폼은 최대 30도의 경사에 적응한다. 비상 정지 버튼과 기계식 범퍼가 사용자 안전을 지원한다. 강철, 스테인리스 스틸, 알루미늄 부품에는 분체 도장이 적용되었다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Agar 자율 농업 로봇, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Agar 자율 농업 로봇, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Agar 자율 농업 로봇, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

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