AI-Powered Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle from TÜME Foundation
Exhibited at TEKNOFEST, the new autonomous ground vehicle performs many functions in agriculture and livestock farming without the need for human labor.
Introduced at TEKNOFEST held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, the AI-powered autonomous ground vehicle was developed to reduce costs and save labor in the agricultural sector.
New Technologies Introduced at the Festival
The festival, coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, is welcoming visitors at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.
Exhibited in the TÜME Event Area, the autonomous ground vehicle can move on its own by perceiving its surroundings thanks to its sensors and artificial intelligence technology.
Labor and Cost Target in Agriculture
Mehmet Fatih Özay, a member of the Board of Directors of the TÜME Foundation, emphasized that this developed autonomous technology aims to reduce labor and costs in agriculture.
Areas of Use in Greenhouses
Stating that studies are being conducted on blueberry production in greenhouses, Özay noted that the vehicle charges itself and performs area spraying by refilling pesticide.
Harvest and Transportation Capabilities
While crop harvesting can be done with the help of a robotic arm integrated into the system, transportation can also be carried out using crates and equipment placed on the platform.
Contributions to the Livestock Sector
It was noted that this technology can be used in livestock farming for tasks such as pushing feed, transporting calves, mixing compost, and distributing feed.
Localized Spraying and Sensor Technology
Robotics Engineer Ali Altın stated that since the use of drones in greenhouses is not feasible, the vehicle was designed to perform localized spraying using camera and lidar sensors.
Disease Analysis and Mobile Management
Performing disease analysis thanks to the camera located in the front section, the vehicle can apply treatment only to the diseased area and can be commanded via a mobile application.
R&D Process Completed in a Short Time
Barış Şen from the Electronic and Mechanical R&D department stated that the mechanical design was completed in approximately 1 month, and in a total of 2 to 2.5 months including software developments.