Solar Based Automatic Pesticide Spraying Robot Using RFID

Solar Based Automatic Pesticide Spraying Robot Using RFID

Monika Y1 , Parinitha S2, Dr. Sharanraj.V3*, Dr. Vasantha Kumar4

1 Senior Grade Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, S.J. (Govt.) Polytechnic, Bangalore-560001

2 Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Government Polytechnic, Ramanagar- 562159

3* Senior Grade Lecturer, Dept of Mechanical Engineering (W&SM), S.J. (Govt.) Polytechnic, Bangalore-560001

4 Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bearys Institute of Technology, VTU, Mangalore - 574153

ABSTRACT
Organophosphates and carbonates, affect the nervous system. Others may irritate the skin or eyes. Some pesticides maybe carcinogens others may affect the hormone or endocrine system in the body. Children, and indeed any young and developing organisms, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pesticides. Even very low levels of exposure during development may have adverse health effects. Pesticide exposure can cause a range of neurological health effects such as memory loss, loss of coordination, reduced speed of response to stimuli, reduced visual ability, altered or uncontrollable mood and general behavior, and reduced motor skills.  There are many types of pesticides sprayer are available in India. But mostly used sprayer is backpack type sprayer which is used by farmers because it is cheaper, easy to use and main thing about it is less costly. With the help of this machine farmer spray pesticides in their farm, but it requires lot of time and thus high operational cost. This paper presents an engineering solution to the current human health hazards involved in spraying potentially toxic chemicals in the confined space of agriculture field. This is achieved by the design and construction of an autonomous mobile robot for use in pest control and disease prevention applications in Agriculture field.[2]