The League of Robots and the iFarm project are preparing a Russian analogue of the robot gardener

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Engineers of the Novosibirsk CMIT “League of Robots” are developing an automated system for caring for greenhouse plants. A prototype device called “FarmDroid” is made using 3D-printed parts and already knows how to plant seeds and care for seedlings.

It took about six months to develop a working prototype. The design is based on aluminum profiles, and individual units and parts are printed on 3D printers using the equipment of the CMIT. The device already knows how to independently make holes, plant seeds and water seedlings.

The modified FarmDroid will be installed in one of the greenhouses of the iFarm project on the territory of the Academic Town. In addition to its direct purpose, they plan to use the gardening robot for educational purposes and to attract business partners. The iFarm team and the League of Robots are creating a joint educational program in which high school students will be able to study the design and functionality of the apparatus, as well as conduct experiments on growing greenery and finding optimal operating mode

s. Source: http://3dtoday.ru