Development of intelligent Multi Crop seed planter
Seed planter is the mechanism that can plant seed at specific distance ,Maintaining uniform down pressure, to keep seed on the straight track, reduce the amount of cost, time and labor. , Plant one seed at a time and increase crop yield. It is attached to the shaft of Tractor. In this projec
2025-06-28 16:32:05 - Adil Khan
Development of intelligent Multi Crop seed planter
Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject SummarySeed planter is the mechanism that can plant seed at specific distance ,Maintaining uniform down pressure, to keep seed on the straight track, reduce the amount of cost, time and labor. , Plant one seed at a time and increase crop yield. It is attached to the shaft of Tractor.
In this project we have to make design seed chambers for 4 rows and integrate it with Human machine interface. The automation and control hardware is included on DC brushless motor, Nextion HMI, IR sensor module, Seed Sensor which is made of Ambient light sensor and laser, PCB board and Battery.
We have to develop an electric drive mechanism for which we will use a Brushless Gear motor. The motor will be attached to the seed chamber.
The number of seeds counted and missed on field will be shown on screen. Chamber for each row will be controlled from screen and also speed of tractor will be integrated with screen.
Project ObjectivesThe objectives of project are:
- Planting seed at specific constant distance in soil.
- Counting number of seed sown/planted.
- Minimizing missing of seeds.
- Developing Electric Drive Mechanism.
- Developing a smart power source system.
- Measuring and controlling speed.
- Developing intelligent Human Machine Interface (HMI).
Hence, to Develop an intelligent multi-crop seed planter.
Project Implementation MethodPROJECT IMPLEMENTATION METHOD:
First we will design Seed Chamber , seed plate , seed tube , IR sensor module casing and HMI casing in CAD tool SolidWorks.
Then we will integrate hardware for automation and control.
The final step of project will be HMI integration and its testing on field.
BLOCK DIAGRAM:
The Benefits of project are:
1. The Multi-Crop intelligent seed planter can help farmers reduce time and increase prdouctivity.
2. The planter can be controlled in intelligent manners.
3. The planter will reduce wastage of seeds in field.
4. It can be easily interfaced and controlled with Intelligent touch screen.
Technical Details of Final DeliverableList of Final Dileverables are:
1. Mechanical Design for seed chamber.
2. User friendly GUI for Human Machine Interface (HMI).
3. Controlling each row from HMI.
4. Showing seed sown and missed on HMI.
5. Showing total area sown.
6. Showing tractor speed.
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry Agriculture Technologies Internet of Things (IoT), 3D/4D Printing, RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Life on LandRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 53850 | |||
| HMI | Equipment | 1 | 18000 | 18000 |
| Arduino Due | Equipment | 1 | 2400 | 2400 |
| USB to TTL module | Equipment | 1 | 250 | 250 |
| IR sensor | Equipment | 4 | 300 | 1200 |
| Laser | Equipment | 4 | 200 | 800 |
| Ambient Light Sensor Module | Equipment | 4 | 200 | 800 |
| Seed Plate 3D printing | Equipment | 4 | 3400 | 13600 |
| IR sensor module 3D casing | Miscellaneous | 4 | 200 | 800 |
| PCB board | Equipment | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Battery | Equipment | 1 | 6000 | 6000 |
| DC brushless motor | Equipment | 1 | 8000 | 8000 |