MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641062234 A) filed by Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, on May 16, for 'smart agricultural robot for precision seed placement and autonomous field navigation.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. K. Vijay Chandra; Dr. D. Ravi Kumar; Dr. A. Giri Prasad; Dr. E. Shiva Prasad; and Dr. B. V. Seshu Kumari.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention is based on the development of an AI-enabled smart seed-sowing robot aimed at enhancing the precision and automation level of planting crops. The robot uses sensors to gather data regarding soil moisture content, temperature, and surrounding conditions. The data collected by the sensors is analysed using AI algorithms implemented in a microcontroller that provides recommendations regarding ideal distance, depth of seeds, and other relevant planting parameters. Furthermore, the robot can move independently and autonomously around an agricultural field due to its motorized wheels. In addition, the robot features an ultrasonic sensor used to detect obstacles on its way to prevent any accidents during planting operations. Seeds are distributed evenly, which allows for better germination. IoT capabilities provide means for transferring gathered data to a cloud platform where farmers can access it via a mobile application. As a result, the invention helps to reduce the need for manual work, optimize seeds, water, and fertilizer use, and promote environmentally friendly approaches to agricultural production. The invention is characterized by high scalability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in adapting to different crops and working environments."
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