Design of a Multi-Task Robot for Date Palm Farming Using SolidWorks

Authors

Firas Basim Ismail, Smart Power Generation Unit, Institute of Power Engineering (IPE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, 43000, MalaysiaFollow
Kumail Abdulkareem Hadi Al-Gburi, College of Engineering, Al-Muthanna University, Al-Muthanna, Samawa, IraqFollow
Salih Meri Al-Absi, Department of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, College of Technical Engineering Sawa University, Al-Muthanna, Samawa, IraqFollow
Tayyeb Sheikhi, Smart Power Generation Unit, Institute of Power Engineering (IPE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, 43000, MalaysiaFollow
Muayad M. Maseer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang 43000, MalaysiaFollow

Abstract

Date palm cultivation is vital to agriculture in arid regions, but essential tasks like pollination, pruning, pesticide application, and harvesting remain labor-intensive, hazardous, and inefficient. While mechanized solutions exist, they are costly, complex, and less adaptable, making traditional manual methods still widely used. This study presents the Multi-Task Robot for Date Palm Crops, designed and visualized using SolidWorks CAD modeling to automate key farming tasks. The robotic system integrates mechanical components and task-specific tools optimized for precision and adaptability. While real-world implementation and functional simulations were not conducted, CAD-based visualization demonstrates design feasibility. Future work will focus on performance validation through simulations and prototyping. The proposed system aims to enhance efficiency, reduce labor dependency, and improve safety, offering a scalable and cost-effective alternative to existing mechanized and manual methods.

Recommended Citation

Ismail, Firas Basim; Al-Gburi, Kumail Abdulkareem Hadi; Al-Absi, Salih Meri; Sheikhi, Tayyeb; and Maseer, Muayad M. (2024) "Design of a Multi-Task Robot for Date Palm Farming Using SolidWorks," Terra Joule Journal: Vol. 1: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64071/3080-5724.1013