Analysis of operation modes of a robotic device through computer modeling

The effective use of plant protection agents is largely contingent upon the proper technological adjustment of spraying equipment. Incorrect adjustments can result in excessive consumption of working fluid, leading to increased costs and environmental pollution. [1, 2, 3].This study analyzes the operation modes of a robotic device for differentially applying plant protection products. To select optimal modes, a comparison with continuous technology was conducted. A computer model was developed to simulate a wide range of spraying parameters and consider most external factors.In the mode of individual plant treatment, a lower coefficient of variation (25-28%) is observed compared to continuous technology (46%). The results also indicate that the row treatment mode leads to a reduction in the coefficient of variation (33-40% versus 46%). Additionally, the data suggest that at all levels of factor variation, during individual plant treatment, the coefficient of variation is lower than during row treatment. It is important to note that in this experiment, the response function value is based on considering all droplets reaching different parts of the plant, providing more comprehensive data on the uniformity of droplet distribution compared to experimental methods.