Design and Development of End Effector for Weed Removal

Weed removal in agriculture is basically a laborintensive manual practice and also on the application of chemical herbicides, both of which are a bit expensive and also have a hazardous environmental risk. The autonomous weed removal system aimed to provide enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The system features a three-arm gripper paired with a mixer-type end effector. The mixer-type end effector employs rotating blades to loosen the soil surrounding the weeds, helping their complete extraction. This approach effectively curtails weed regrowth and lessens the necessity for repeated chemical treatments. This mixertype end effector can be used for small weed plants around three-month-old weeds. While the three-arm gripper can be used to eradicate the little older plants. The system contributes to preserving the soil and water quality, and it also doesn't affect the crop growth and its production by reducing chemical dependencies and also mechanical tool usage. In conclusion, this weed removal technology offers an environmentally responsible and economically viable solution for weed removal over the succession of sustainable agriculture.