Semi-Automated Areca-nut tree harvester machine to provide a solution for farmers in Climbing and Harvesting Areca-nut plantation. The machine eliminates the need of manual climbing and increases the safety and reduces the fatigue of manual labours.
Project Batch: Mohit Rane, Ashish Toraskar, Rajat Harmalkar, Gauresh Lingwat, Utkarsh Naik of Final Year Mechanical Engineering. The Project guided by Prof. Shiva Krishna J and Prof. Gaurish Walke.
The use of this machine will enhance the climbing, inspection and harvesting capabilities of areca nut plantations and give major contributions towards the increased productivity by reducing extensive labor costs. The harvester can be used for pesticide spraying and inspection of Areca-nuts attaching a spray nozzle and camera as add-on units.
