Team Son of The Sun
Team members
Berk Özyurt, Ece Atmaca, Berk Ermiş, Mehmet Efnan Koyunlu, Emirhan Minaz, Neval Demiroğlu, Sevgi Pinar, Deniz Othan, Bilge Öztürk
Team captain’s name
Berk Özyurt
Instructor(s)
Prof. Dr. İlker Hüseyin Çelen, University of Tekirdağ Namık Kemal, Fakulty of Agriculture, Tekirdağ/Türkiye
Participating in the FRE
for the 4th time
Description of the team and robot
Since 2012, our team has represented our country and university on national and international platforms through innovative projects in agricultural robotics. AgroSense is designed as an autonomous agricultural robot capable of precise field navigation, environmental perception, and targeted intervention. Equipped with a PWM-controlled nozzle system for spot spraying, the robot is developed to detect target treatment areas and apply pesticides accurately, improving application efficiency while reducing chemical usage and environmental impact
Robot specifications
W x L x H (cm):
58 x 63 x 40
Weight (kg):
36
Commercial or prototype:
Prototype
Total no. of wheels / no. driven wheels:
4/4
Drivetrain concept/ max. speed (m/s):
Four-wheel drive and swerve drive system
Max. Speed=2 m/s
Turning radius (cm):
0 (with all wheels rotation, the robot rotates around itself)
Battery type / capacity (Ah):
Li-Po battery, 22.2 V / 10 Ah
Total motor power (W):
60
No. of sensors internal/
external:
Sensor type:
Internal: 1 / External: 3
Slamtec Aurora LiDAR, camera module, IMU, Battery monitoring sensor (voltage and current measurement)
Controller system software description:
The robot uses ROS 2 for autonomous navigation, sensor data processing and machine control. LiDAR and odometry data are used for localization and mapping, while camera-based perception is planned for detecting target areas. Python and C++ are used for software development.
Controller system hardware description:
Jetson Orin NX 16 GB is used as the main onboard computer. Slamtec Aurora is used for LiDAR-based perception and odometry. Motor drivers control the four-wheel drive system, and additional microcontrollers are used for actuator and spraying control.
Short strategy description for navigation and applications:
The robot uses ROS 2 Nav2 for autonomous navigation. Slamtec Aurora provides LiDAR and odometry data for localization, mapping, and path planning. The robot autonomously follows the planned route, detects target treatment areas using onboard perception systems, and performs precise spot spraying through PWM-controlled nozzles. The integrated control architecture enables real-time decision-making and accurate operation under field conditions.
These are the commercial team sponsors & partners:
- LabTedarik
- NetVay
- ESKO
- Ercan Tarım Makinaları