PROTÓTIPO DE MÓDULO DE CONTROLE EMBARCADO PARA VEÍCULO AUTÔNOMO APLICADO À AGRICULTURA

Abstract

This paper presents the development and implementation of an Embedded Control Module (ECM) prototype for an autonomous agricultural vehicle. The project's objective was to create a low-cost vehicle capable of navigating autonomously in agricultural environments using the Arduino platform, ultrasonic sensors, and direct current motors (DC). The methodology included defining requirements, conceptual design, code development, integration of electronic components, and performance testing in various scenarios. The results showed that the vehicle could autonomously navigate, avoid obstacles, and collect relevant environmental data such as temperature and humidity. Despite the success, areas for improvement were identified, such as battery energy management and chassis durability on uneven terrain. It is concluded that the project has great potential to benefit small and medium-sized producers, promoting more efficient and sustainable agriculture. Future implementations and enhancements should focus on increasing the system's accuracy and robustness, aiming for broader adoption of the technology in precision agriculture.