Automated Tree Transplanting Machine

Description

The Automated Tree Transplanting Machine is a student working model designed to demonstrate how hydraulic principles and robotics can be applied to agriculture and environmental protection. This project highlights the process of carefully uprooting and relocating small trees or plants without causing damage to their roots, thereby promoting sustainable forestry and eco-friendly practices.

The machine is built using foam board or sun board for the body structure, making it lightweight yet durable. Zinc plates and L-clamps are used to create a firm mechanical framework. The movement and lifting operations are powered by syringes (5ml, 10ml, and 20ml) connected with saline tubes, simulating hydraulic pistons. By pressing and releasing the syringes, fluid pressure is transmitted, allowing the machine’s arms to move up, down, or grip soil around the roots.

Robotic wheels and gear motors provide mobility, enabling the machine to move towards the target plant. The gripping arms, operated by hydraulics, carefully hold the soil and roots before transplantation. Nuts and bolts are used to fix the components securely, ensuring stability during operation.

This project is an excellent STEM demonstration, combining mechanical engineering, hydraulics, and robotics. It provides students with practical knowledge about hydraulic systems, automation in agriculture, and sustainability. Real-world applications include tree transplantation for road construction, landscaping, reforestation, and smart farming.

Materials Used

• Foam board or Sun board (main body)
• Zinc plates
• L-clamps
• Syringes (5ml, 10ml, 20ml)
• Robotic wheels
• Gear motors
• Nuts & bolts
• Saline tubes