Abstract
Precision planting plays a crucial role in optimizing crop production by ensuring accurate seed placement at the correct depth, uniform spacing, and adequate soil coverage. Inclined plate metering systems are particularly favored for their precision and cost-effectiveness, especially in scenarios involving multiple crops. Researchers are exploring advanced methods such as ANN and PSO to optimize seed metering. Mechatronics-based systems show promise by integrating IoT and robotics to enhance precision and efficiency in planting operations. A recent study focused on designing a seed metering system tailored for cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) based on prevalent seed characteristics in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. The study involved designing a planter equipped with a ground wheel, optical rotary encoder, microprocessor, stepper motor, and seed metering box. Experimental evaluations were conducted to optimize seed sowing uniformity and operational parameters using laboratory tests and hybrid techniques combining ANN with PSO algorithms. This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting. The investigation further delved into the impact of inclination angle (A), seed hole geometry (P), and forward speed (S) on various cotton seed planting parameters using a mechatronic precision planter. Results indicated that with a maximum deviation of just 2.67 percent between the experimental and model-predicted average seed spacing values, the ANN-PSO model accurately approximates the ideal input parameter values for maximizing average seed spacing. The forward speed (S), inclination angle (A), and geometry of the seed hole (P) to maximize average seed spacing are found to be 0.43 m/s, 52 degrees, and 100 percent, respectively. Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively. The integration of PSO with prediction models offered insights into enhancing precision planting efficiency and overall crop yield in mechatronic precision planters.
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Claims 9
Claim · model-written summary
The ANN-PSO model approximated average seed spacing with a maximum deviation of 2.67 percent from the experimental values.
- Taxon
- cotton
Gossypium hirsutume2 - Outcome
- average seed spacinge1
- Value
- 2.67 percente1
- Comparator
- experimentale1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e1“Results indicated that with a maximum deviation of just 2.67 percent between the experimental and model-predicted average seed spacing values, the ANN-PSO model accurately approximates the ideal input parameter values for maximizing average seed spacing”
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
Claim · model-written summary
A forward speed of 0.43 m/s was found to maximize average seed spacing in the optimisation.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- forward speed (S)e3
- Outcome
- average seed spacinge3
- Value
- 0.43 m/se3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e3“The forward speed (S), inclination angle (A), and geometry of the seed hole (P) to maximize average seed spacing are found to be 0.43 m/s, 52 degrees, and 100 percent, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
An inclination angle of 52 degrees was found to maximize average seed spacing in the optimisation.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- inclination angle (A)e3
- Outcome
- average seed spacinge3
- Value
- 52 degreese3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e3“The forward speed (S), inclination angle (A), and geometry of the seed hole (P) to maximize average seed spacing are found to be 0.43 m/s, 52 degrees, and 100 percent, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
A seed hole geometry of 100 percent was found to maximize average seed spacing in the optimisation.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- geometry of the seed hole (P)e3
- Outcome
- average seed spacinge3
- Value
- 100 percente3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e3“The forward speed (S), inclination angle (A), and geometry of the seed hole (P) to maximize average seed spacing are found to be 0.43 m/s, 52 degrees, and 100 percent, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Predicted average seed spacing under the optimised conditions was 44.92 cm.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- optimized conditionse4
- Outcome
- average seed spacinge4
- Value
- 44.92 cme4
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e4“Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Predicted miss index under the optimised conditions was 2.72%.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- optimized conditionse4
- Outcome
- miss indexe4
- Value
- 2.72%e4
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e4“Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Predicted multiple index under the optimised conditions was 7.05%.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- optimized conditionse4
- Outcome
- multiple indexe4
- Value
- 7.05%e4
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e4“Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Predicted quality of feed index under the optimised conditions was 90.03%.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- optimized conditionse4
- Outcome
- quality of feed indexe4
- Value
- 90.03%e4
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e4“Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively”
Claim · model-written summary
Predicted cell fill percentage under the optimised conditions was 104.67%.
- Taxon
- cottonGossypium hirsutume2
- Treatment
- optimized conditionse4
- Outcome
- cell fill percentagee4
- Value
- 104.67%e4
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e2“This approach effectively optimized the precision and operational efficiency of the mechatronic precision planter for cotton crop planting”
e4“Under the optimized conditions, the predicted values for average seed spacing, miss index, multiple index, quality of feed index, and cell fill percentage were 44.92 cm, 2.72%, 7.05%, 90.03%, and 104.67%, respectively”