Flora Guardian: An Advanced Robotic System for Sustainable Weed Control and Precision Pesticide Application

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 21 28
    By

    Abhiranjan S.,

  • Samarth Hegde,

  • Kiran K.P.,

  • Rakshith R.,

  • Chandana S.,

  • Naveen K.N.,

  1. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  2. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  3. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  4. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  5. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Agricultural systems are under pressure to enhance crop productivity while minimizing environmental damage. Efficient weed control and pesticide application are fundamental for sustainable agriculture, but traditional methods often fall short due to high labor costs and ecological harm. Existing robotic solutions, including drones and multi-legged robots, exhibit significant limitations, such as operational complexity and limited payload capacity. In contrast, Flora Guardian represents a novel approach by combining of weed detection with precise pesticide spraying. Its modular design, robust tire-based chassis, and adaptable features make it a versatile, cost-effective tool for modern farming. By significantly reducing chemical usage, Flora Guardian not only enhances crop yield but also contributes to environment sustainability.

Keywords: Agricultural robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), weed detection, pesticide management, sustainability, precision farming

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Abhiranjan S., Samarth Hegde, Kiran K.P., Rakshith R., Chandana S., Naveen K.N.. Flora Guardian: An Advanced Robotic System for Sustainable Weed Control and Precision Pesticide Application. Journal of Advancements in Robotics. 2025; 12(01):21-28.
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Abhiranjan S., Samarth Hegde, Kiran K.P., Rakshith R., Chandana S., Naveen K.N.. Flora Guardian: An Advanced Robotic System for Sustainable Weed Control and Precision Pesticide Application. Journal of Advancements in Robotics. 2025; 12(01):21-28. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joarb/article=2025/view=204102


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Volume 12
Issue 01
Received 15/01/2025
Accepted 26/02/2025
Published 19/03/2025
Publication Time 63 Days
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