MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641070932 A) filed by Rajalakshmi Engineering College on June 08, 2026, for Adaptive Human Robot Swarm Interface For Small Scale Farming.
Inventors include Dr. P. Kumar; Santhosh; and Vignesh.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: The present invention is a nimble human-robot swarm interface that helps small-scale farmers manage a diverse swarm of affordable robotic units for precision agricultural operations in a hassle-free manner. The system is a combination of Augmented Reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled modular robots, and decentralized multi-agent swarm coordimition algorithms that can perform operations like selective weeding, targeted nutrient application, micro-level soil sampling, and high-resolution field data collection. An AR headset or tablet delivers to the operator the live digital overlay of the agro environment presenting the robot locations, weed patches, crop health indicators, soil status. The user unearths the interface by tlielielp oCliana gestures liRe arawing tlie vinuaroounaaries or selecting tlie~fielG-- cz'"'o""'n""'e"'s---~--which are then turned into task commands by the Task Interpretation Module. The robot capabilities, proximity, battery level, and payload configuration are looked into by a Task Allocation Engine to determine where in the swann tasks can be performed optimally and who should perform them. Decentralized Swarm Coordination Algorithm that is Collision avoidance is ensured by the robots, dynamic path planning, load balancing, and prompt task reassigmnent in case of individual robot failure are achieved by the algorithm with which the robots operate. The robots are equipped with interchangeably operable payload modules such as cameras, micro-sprayers, and soil punchers thus making the implementation of flexible and multipurpose field operations possible. Continuous real-time sensor feedback complements visualization, facilitates flexible decision-making, and swarm behavior optimization. The invention is a low-cost, scalable, and easy-to-use solution designed for the small and marginal farmers which pave the way for the democratization of access to the advanced robotic technologies. The system, by combining AR-driven human guidance with intelligent autonomous swarms, tremendously pushes ahead the precision farming efficiency, brings down the hard work of man, and encourages sustainable agricultural practices
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