Using of Mechatronics in the Smart Automation of Agricultural Machinery

Document Type : Extension

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1 Assistant professor, Agricultural Engineering Research Department, Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Associate professor, Agricultural Engineering Research Department, Isfahan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Mechatronics refers to engineering systems in which computers, electronic components, and mechanical parts are integrated to perform specific operations. This interdisciplinary field is considered a prerequisite for the automation and intelligent control of equipment, formed by the integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control systems. Mechatronic systems consist of electromechanical hardware and control software that automate operations. In mechatronics, mechanical and electrical components, along with control strategies, are considered from the outset as a unified system, reflecting the concept of concurrent engineering in design. Sensors play a critical role in a mechatronic system by collecting and transmitting the information necessary to support automated operations. The high level of communication between sensors and computers has accelerated the development of automation in agricultural machinery. Actuators in mechatronic systems are electromechanical or electrohydraulic components that receive electrical signals and drive mechanical movement. Examples of mechatronics applications in agricultural machinery include autonomously guided tractors, variable-rate fertilizer or pesticide applicators, and automatic tractor steering systems. Today, the integration of the Internet of Things (IOT) as one of the emerging technologies with mechatronics has significantly contributed to the smart automation of agricultural operations, including mechanization

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  • Receive Date: 15 June 2025
  • Revise Date: 03 August 2025
  • Accept Date: 06 August 2025

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