10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology in concurrent with ICT Excellence Awards (ICICT 2025) will be held at London, United Kingdom | February 18 - 21 2025.
Authors - Eduardo Velez, Alejandra Cruz, Felipe Coyotl, Humberto Arroyo, Alain Corona, Michelle Carreon Abstract - The integration of robotics into agriculture has significantly advanced precision farming practices by reducing labor costs associated with repetitive tasks. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to optimize path planning and manipulation for agricultural robots involved in lettuce harvesting. We explore modifications to the A* algorithm for efficient navigation in unstructured agricultural environments, implement trajectory smoothing techniques for enhanced control, and develop inverse kinematics solutions for precise manipulation of the robotic arm. The proposed methods address the challenges of navigating between crop rows, avoiding obstacles, and ensuring accurate positioning of the end-effector for a successful harvest.
