MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641068936 A) filed by M. Kumarasamy College Of Engineering on June 02, 2026, for Smart Grain Processing Robot For Spreading, Cleaning And Automatic Bagging.
Inventors include Dr Banumathi Sembanan; Iswarya Palanisamy; Ashwin Ravi; and Karnika Duraisamy.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT SMART GRAIN PROCESSING ROBOT FOR SPREADING, CLEANING AND AUTOMATIC BAGGING The present invention relates to a smart, semi-automated grain processing robot designed for efficient post-harvest handling of agricultural grains. The system integrates multiple operations including grain spreading, flipping, moisture monitoring, collection, cleaning, weighing, and automatic bagging into a single mobile platform. The robot comprises a motor-driven spreading disc for uniform grain distribution, and a vertically movable rake mechanism for continuous flipping to enable uniform drying under natural conditions. A moisture sensor provides real-time feedback to a control unit for adaptive operation. A suction-based collection system, including a vacuum unit and nozzle, collects dried grains and transfers them to a cleaning chamber. The cleaning unit employs a combination of airflow separation and mesh sieving to remove light and heavy impurities. Cleaned grains are stored in a container mounted on a load cell for continuous weight measurement. Upon reaching a predefined weight, an automated bagging mechanism with a servo-controlled sliding gate discharges grains into bags positioned on a rotating bag holder platform. The system is controlled by a microcontroller-based unit configured to coordinate all mechanical and sensing operations. The robot further supports dual-mode operation including manual control and voice command functionality, along with wireless monitoring through an integrated communication module. A display unit provides real-time operational data including grain weight, bag count, and system status. The invention significantly reduces manual labor, improves processing efficiency, and enhances grain quality through integrated automation.
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