Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2024, May 24–26, 2024, Luoyang, China

Research Article

Advancing Agricultural Automation: Innovative Product Design and Research for Carrot Harvesters

Download34 downloads
  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350090,
        author={Ruiyi  Chen and Jiabei  Cai and Gang  Li},
        title={Advancing Agricultural Automation: Innovative Product Design and Research for Carrot Harvesters },
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2024, May 24--26, 2024, Luoyang, China},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ADDT},
        year={2024},
        month={9},
        keywords={innovative design product design agricultural robot},
        doi={10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350090}
    }
    
  • Ruiyi Chen
    Jiabei Cai
    Gang Li
    Year: 2024
    Advancing Agricultural Automation: Innovative Product Design and Research for Carrot Harvesters
    ADDT
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-5-2024.2350090
Ruiyi Chen1, Jiabei Cai1, Gang Li1,*
  • 1: Shenyang Jianzhu University
*Contact email: 1455438121@qq.com

Abstract

Many industrial areas benefit by applying product design strategies in their applications, and agriculture is one of the most challenging of them. We design a novel carrot harvester equipped with an adaptive spring-loaded belt clamping system designed to adjust to varying densities of carrot, thus ensuring effective harvesting without damaging the crop. Our design incorporates a multi-angular soil disruption structure, enabling the harvester to adapt to different soil hardness and moisture levels. This feature is facilitated by linear actuators that adjust the tiller angle, we address the critical issue of soil adhesion which affects the cleanliness and quality of the harvested carrots. Field tests and simulation analysis have validated the functionality of our design, demonstrating notable improvements in harvesting efficiency and a reduction in labor requirements. The design providing a scalable solution that can be adapted for various root crops beyond carrots.