Multifunction Robot for Reducing Sensors Count in Greenhouse Monitoring

Abstract

Abstract: Over the years, greenhouse systems have been utilized to regulate the ambient conditions of precious crops in an effort to increase agricultural productivity. The crucial elements of a typical greenhouse are the construction of a polyhouse, the placement of artificial lighting, the careful use of vents, watering methods, and the calculated application of insecticides and pesticides, among other things. Numerous factors are crucial for optimum plant development, including soil moisture, temperature, humidity, light intensity, greenhouse layout, and plant spacing. Various monitoring and control methods have been suggested and put into practice for automated greenhouses throughout the years. For parameter monitoring in different plots of a green house, a number of sensors are often needed in green house automation. The interface between these sensors and the monitoring device is crucial. In exchange for a fee, several wired and wireless sensor networking solutions are being tested. This paper focuses on adopting a robotic approach to reduce the sensor count in the automated greenhouse system. The need of multiple sensors is eliminated as the robot can move across the greenhouse to collect data at required locations.