Optimized design and performance evaluation of a highly precise variable rate mis-planting and replanting potato electronic-metering mechanism DOI Creative Commons
Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 16, 2025

Introduction Precise seed placement during potato planting critically determines crop distribution and density, yet mis-planting remains a persistent agricultural challenge. Current manual detection correction methods introduce inefficiencies, increase labor costs, risk human error. Methodology To address these limitations, this study developed evaluated high-precision variable-rate electronic metering mechanism (EMM) capable of automated replanting under controlled laboratory conditions. The EMM was built to operate at different distances travel speeds, with its design focusing on finding the best mechanical setup before testing it in field four (24.12, 31.06, 34.87, 41.24 cm) five speeds (2.13-6.11 km/h). Results obtained results demonstrated optimal stability lower (2.13-3.07 km/h), where sensor accuracy remained consistent, achieving peak performance (QI=98.7%, RI=100%, minimal MPI) cm spacing 2.13 km/h. Performance degraded significantly higher (3.94-6.11 factorial analysis confirming both speed as statistically significant factors affecting all indices. Furthermore, total cost system approximately $130 USD. Discussion Future experiments will include further influence variables such soil type, surface irregularity, environmental disturbances EMM.

Language: Английский

Optimized design and performance evaluation of a highly precise variable rate mis-planting and replanting potato electronic-metering mechanism DOI Creative Commons
Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem

et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: May 16, 2025

Introduction Precise seed placement during potato planting critically determines crop distribution and density, yet mis-planting remains a persistent agricultural challenge. Current manual detection correction methods introduce inefficiencies, increase labor costs, risk human error. Methodology To address these limitations, this study developed evaluated high-precision variable-rate electronic metering mechanism (EMM) capable of automated replanting under controlled laboratory conditions. The EMM was built to operate at different distances travel speeds, with its design focusing on finding the best mechanical setup before testing it in field four (24.12, 31.06, 34.87, 41.24 cm) five speeds (2.13-6.11 km/h). Results obtained results demonstrated optimal stability lower (2.13-3.07 km/h), where sensor accuracy remained consistent, achieving peak performance (QI=98.7%, RI=100%, minimal MPI) cm spacing 2.13 km/h. Performance degraded significantly higher (3.94-6.11 factorial analysis confirming both speed as statistically significant factors affecting all indices. Furthermore, total cost system approximately $130 USD. Discussion Future experiments will include further influence variables such soil type, surface irregularity, environmental disturbances EMM.

Language: Английский

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