Jul 14, 2016 @ 20:30 | University of Sydney |
Last week, Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) researchers have successfully completed the first field trials of their latest farming robot – SwagBot. ACFR has released the video of first trails.
The ACFR – The University of Sydney is developing an autonomous robot, SwagBot that can monitor your plants and interact with animals. Last week, researchers have successfully completed the first field trials of SwagBot. It proved successful in its first field test. SwagBot successfully demonstrated the ability to operate in the rugged cattle station environment. ACFR has released the video of first trails.
Future trials will focus on applying research toward autonomous farm activities including monitoring and interacting with plants and animals.
SwagBot
SwagBot is an omni-directional electric robotic ground vehicle. It has a rugged composite chassis and is capable of navigating through rugged terrain. It is four wheel drive robot and has all wheels steerable. The mechanical design of robot has chosen for high ground clearance so that it can avoid bigger obstacles also.The SwagBot project is under development and future research will be applied toward autonomous farm activities including monitoring and interacting with plants and animals.
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