Research project
“Development of an autonomous, self-steering vehicle for use in orchards”
in cooperation with the chair of agricultural systems engineering at Dresden University of Technology and Raussendorf Maschinen- und Gerätebau GmbH
For various applications using interchangeable parts, e.g.
- For applying pesticides to reduce health risks to the fruit farmer
- For mulching tramlines for efficient handling and care of plantations
- For transporting harvest boxes, as a harvester on fruit plantations to noticeably reduce physical effort in plantation work
WTK-Elektronik’s tasks during project implementation:
- Development and manufacture of modular 32 bit control computer
- Development of control software with:
- Communication with engine controller (EMR2) via CAN interface
- Regulation of the hydraulic drive
- Activation of the mulcher and sprayer
- Control of the entire vehicle by remote control
- Remote control via CAN interface (hardware and software)
- Cable harness for:
- Engine controller (EMR2)
- Sensors (wheel rotational speed, hydraulic pressure and temperature, etc)
- Hydraulic pump (electrically adjusted)
- Battery and starter motor
Orchard robot parameters:
- Hydrostatic drive
- Diesel engine 45kW
- Dimensions: width 1.25 m, length 2.75 m, weight 2200 kg