Development of Low-Cost Autonomous Robots for Agriculture: A Mechatronics Approach

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Methodological Approach 1.5 Outline of the Document 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Autonomous Robots 2.2 Applications in Agriculture 2.3 Cost-Effective Mechatronic Solutions 2.4 Current Trends and Challenges 3. Design Methodology 3.1 Conceptual Design Framework 3.2 Requirement Analysis 3.3 Hardware Components Selection 3.4 Software Tools and Frameworks 4. Mechanical Design 4.1 Chassis and Frame Construction 4.2 Actuation and Mobility Systems 4.3 Load and Stress Analysis 4.4 Durability and Maintenance Considerations 5. Electronic Systems 5.1 Sensor Integration and Calibration 5.2 Microcontroller Unit and Processing 5.3 Power Supply and Management 5.4 Communication and Networking 6. Software Development 6.1 Control Algorithms and Logic 6.2 Navigation and Path Planning 6.3 User Interface Design 6.4 Testing and Debugging Procedures 7. Experimental Implementation 7.1 Field Testing and Evaluation 7.2 Data Collection and Analysis 7.3 Performance Metrics 7.4 System Optimization and Improvements 8. Conclusion and Future Work 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Agriculture 8.3 Lessons Learned 8.4 Suggestions for Further Research