Development of a plant conveyance system using an AGV and a self-designed plant-handling device: A case study of DIY plant phenotyping

Plant phenotyping technology has been actively developed in recent years, but the introduction of these technologies into the field of agronomic research has not progressed as expected, in part due to the need for flexibility and low cost. “DIY” (Do It Yourself) methodologies are an efficient way to overcome such obstacles. Devices with modular functionality are critical to DIY experimentation, allowing researchers flexibility of design. In this study, we developed a plant conveyance system using a commercial AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) as a case study of DIY plant phenotyping. The convey module consists of two devices, a running device and a plant-handling device. The running device was developed based on a commercial AGV Kit. The plant-handling device, plant stands, and pot attachments were originally designed and fabricated by us and our associates. Software was also developed for connecting the devices and operating the system. The run route was set with magnetic tape, which can be easily changed or rerouted. Our plant delivery system was developed with low cost and having high flexibility, as a unit that can contribute to others’ DIY’ plant research efforts as well as our own. It is expected that the developed devices will contribute to diverse phenotype observations of plants in the greenhouse as well as to other important functions in plant breeding and agricultural production.     

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家庭花卉水培DIY

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自驾游前汽车的检查与保养——车主DIY

在自驾游之前给车辆进行充分的检查和保养,才能让它在旅游过程中保持最佳的状态。车主在自驾游出行前,自己动手检查和保养车辆,重点从车身外观、发动机舱内、车灯系统、刹车系统、轮胎等方面入手。