Design and Fabrication of IOT Based Flame Weeding Machine

Abstract

Weeding is a crucial practice in agriculture, aimed at removing unwanted plants from cultivated areas. It can be done using mechanical, chemical, or non-chemical methods. Flame weeding is a modern and efficient non-chemical method that is particularly effective at killing weeds in their early growth stages. The main purpose of flame weeding is to remove weeds from agricultural land before sowing. Traditional flame weeding machines available commercially require manual effort. However, this paper describes an automated flame weeder. The interface between the weeder and the operator is controlled by a mobile application called Blynk, which allows for controlling movement and flame activation. This technology enables the eradication of weeds without the need for manual entry into the fields. The automated flame weeder quickly eliminates weeds by subjecting them to intense heat. It is powered by LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) due to its easy accessibility. The process involves the curling and subsequent death of the weeds after flaming.