Sensing technologies usable in agricultural land
Monozukuri (Saitama University Research Seed Collection 2025-27 p.62)
Keywords: Mechatronics, Measurement, Control, Sensors, Agriculture
In recent years, the decrease in the agricultural workforce and the aging of workers have led to increased burdens on operators and decreased work efficiency. As a result, numerous agricultural machines have been developed, allowing for a reduction in labor through automation and enabling tasks to be performed more efficiently. This trend is expected to continue in the future. Therefore, I am focusing my research on sensing technologies that can be used in agricultural fields. For drones and robots to operate accurately in farmland, it is necessary to measure the conditions of crops and fields correctly. While there are many existing measurement techniques, the environment is different from that of residential or manufacturing sites, as it involves nature. My research aims to increase knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages in agricultural fields. For example, I am currently considering surface position detection and validating methods for detection using ultrasonic waves that travel underground, as well as evaluating the followability of methods that involve pressing an elastic body into direct contact.
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Yoshinori Narizawa, Assistant Professor Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Science, Human Support Engineering Area 【Recent Research Topics】 ● Motion analysis of particles using the discrete element method ● Motion analysis of string-like objects using multi-body dynamics ● Emotion evaluation of humans through EEG measurement ● Research on sound related to musical instruments and speakers
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【Appeal Points to the Industry】 ● We handle all aspects of mechatronics, from analysis of motion and vibration to measurement and control. If you have any issues in the field, please feel free to let us know. 【Examples of Practical Use, Application Cases, and Utilization Cases】 ● Application to vegetable harvesting robots
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