Automation of the process of laying bags of potatoes on pallets

Automation of the packaging process and the movement of containers is one of the main issues of production. The implementation of an automated packaging process at enterprises makes it possible to increase the number of products sold at minimal cost and consists in expanding the functionality of small farms cultivating potatoes using a robotic packaging and crop transportation line. (The purpose of the study) To develop a robot design for laying bags of potatoes on pallets. (Materials and methods) The existing designs of stacker robots have been considered as examples. The strength properties of the robot structure for the expected load have been investigated, the necessary materials and components for the manufacture of the robot frame have been selected. (Results and discussion) The necessary calculations have been made and the design of the stacker robot was modeled. (Conclusions) It is established that due to the introduction of an automated robot on the potato packaging line, the annual savings of money will amount to 80% of the initially considered technology.