Rudra Rover - The Revolution in Agriculture

Authors: Piyush Barve, Anuj Hiray, Ayush Dungarwal, Kirtesh Bhangale, Prasad Sathe, Prof. Mayur Kumbharde

Country: India

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Abstract: In modern agriculture, challenges such as labor shortages and the spread of invasive species like congress grass have a significant impact on crop productivity. This project introduces Rudra Rover, a compact, autonomous agricultural rover designed to detect and remove unwanted vegetation, thereby promoting healthier crop growth and reducing manual labor. Equipped with a front-mounted cutter and a rear camera, the rover navigates through fields while capturing real-time images of plants. These images are processed using machine learning algorithms built with TensorFlow on a Raspberry Pi, enabling the system to distinguish between crops and weeds. The rover then selectively removes invasive species with high precision, minimizing damage to crops. Its small form factor allows it to operate effectively between narrow crop rows, making it suitable for various farming conditions. Rudra Rover represents a scalable, efficient, and sustainable solution for weed management, highlighting the potential of AI and robotics in modern agriculture.

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Paper Id: 232489

Published On: 2025-05-15

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 3, May-June 2025

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