Design and Fabrication of Weeding Robot

Abstract

Weeds in Pakistan's fields are estimated to cause a loss of up to 36 million tons of crops every year. This loss is worth about 3 billion US dollars annually. This damage from weeds is even greater than the harm caused by insects and diseases to crops. Pakistan falls behind the global average in terms of crop production per unit of land because of outdated farming techniques. Among these practices, weed control methods used in Pakistani fields are not only ineffective and slow but also harm the environment. As the world advances, we need better methods and technologies to sustain our agricultural sector. This project aims to develop a laser-weeding cartesian robot with user-friendly features that identify the weeds utilizing machine learning and kill them using a laser, in addition to a robust all-terrain vehicle equipped with high powered motors, which can overcome the challenges associated with rough terrain