soilrobot
Soilrobot is a class of robotic systems designed to operate in soil or in close contact with soil environments. These robots may be autonomous or remotely controlled and are used for sensing, sampling, and manipulation with the aim of reducing soil disturbance and enabling data collection in challenging conditions.
Design approaches emphasize locomotion and interaction methods suited to dense media. Locomotion can include wheels or
Applications include precision agriculture for in-field soil mapping and irrigation optimization, environmental monitoring of contaminants or
Challenges include soil heterogeneity, clogging, wear of moving parts, energy efficiency, heat management, and protecting soil