Agricultural Pesticide Spraying Robot
Keywords:
ESP32, pesticide spraying robot, precision agriculture, L298N motor driver, DHT11 sensor, automationAbstract
This paper presents the design and development of a smart agricultural pesticide spraying robot based on the ESP32 microcontroller platform. The system integrates an L298N motor driver for mobility, a DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor for environmental monitoring, and a DC water pump motor for pesticide spraying. The proposed system automates pesticide spraying to minimize human exposure to harmful chemicals and improve resource efficiency. The robot operates semi-autonomously, monitoring environmental conditions in real time and activating the spray system as needed. The solution aims to support precision agriculture through conditional pesticide application and remote operability.
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