Jaime Cuauhtemoc Negrete*

Technical Writer Graduated in Antonio Narro Agrarian Autonomous University, Mexico

*Corresponding Author: Jaime Cuauhtemoc Negrete, Technical Writer Graduated in Antonio Narro Agrarian Autonomous University, Mexico.

Received: January 06, 2025; Published: January 29, 2025

Abstract

In the last decade, agriculture has undergone a significant technology-driven transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has established itself as an essential tool in this process, offering innovative solutions that optimize the design and operation of agricultural machines. As the agricultural sector faces challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the need to increase productivity, the integration of AI into machinery design is presented as a viable and effective response. From automated irrigation systems to smart harvesters that use algorithms to maximize harvesting, the applications of AI are vast and varied. These innovations not only seek to increase productivity, but also to reduce the environmental impact of agricultural activities. This article explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the design of agricultural machinery, analyzing current trends, the benefits it offers, and the challenges facing its implementation. It also proposes to examine the crucial role that artificial intelligence plays in the design of modern agricultural machinery and finally a preliminary design of a humanoid robot that transforms into a corn harvester is presented.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Agricultural Machines Design; Agricultural Robots

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Citation

Citation: Jaime Cuauhtemoc Negrete. “Artificial Intelligence for the Design of Agricultural Machines and Preliminary Design of Maizor QK2913, a Humanoid Robot that Transforms into a Corn Harvester". Acta Scientific Agriculture 9.2 (2025): 118-122.

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Copyright: © 2025 Jaime Cuauhtemoc Negrete This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.