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@article{180633,
        author = {Aditya Chandrakant Mastoli and Deepak Anil Sawant and Avadhut Chandrakant Mokashi and Omkar Sandeep Kadam and Swraj Uttam Jadhav and Sumit Anil Gadekar},
        title = {Design and Development of an Automated Multi-Vegetable Transplanter for Precision Agriculture},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2123-2127},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180633},
        abstract = {The increasing demand for efficiency in 
agriculture has emphasized the need for automation in 
transplanting operations. This research presents the 
design and development of an automated multi-vegetable 
transplanter capable of planting various saplings with 
uniform spacing and depth. The machine integrates a 
precision pick-up mechanism, Geneva drive conveyor, 
digging and soil covering systems, and a programmable 
logic controller (PLC) to automate sapling transfer 
from tray to soil. The system is tractor-mounted and 
powered partially by ground wheel motion, with 
electronic control systems driven by a lead-acid battery. 
Key innovations include adaptability for various crop 
types, a modular framework, and integrated sapling 
irrigation. The prototype demonstrated promising 
performance in reducing labor costs, improving 
planting consistency, and supporting sustainable 
farming practices.},
        keywords = {Automated  transplanter,  agricultural  mechanization, sapling pick-up, Geneva mechanism,  vegetable transplanting, PLC, smart farming},
        month = {June},
        }