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Advancements in Industry-Agriculture 5.0: Utilizing Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles for Sustainable Precision Agriculture Cover

Advancements in Industry-Agriculture 5.0: Utilizing Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles for Sustainable Precision Agriculture

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|Dec 2025

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

Thermal measurements and their results in vineyards [7,25]
Thermal measurements and their results in vineyards [7,25]

Figure 2.

UAVs and UGVs in agriculture [7,25]
UAVs and UGVs in agriculture [7,25]

Figure 3.

Design of the Tracked Robot Platform
Design of the Tracked Robot Platform

Figure 4.

Isometric and Three-Dimensional View of the Wheeled Robot Platform
Isometric and Three-Dimensional View of the Wheeled Robot Platform

Figure 5.

Circuit for Motor Control
Circuit for Motor Control

Figure 6.

Circuit for Controlling Two Motors for Locomotion
Circuit for Controlling Two Motors for Locomotion

Figure 7.

Circuit for Controlling Two Motors for Locomotion
Circuit for Controlling Two Motors for Locomotion

Figure 8.

Determination of Agricultural Land [Safar]
Determination of Agricultural Land [Safar]

Figure 9.

Drawing and Defining Field Boundaries [Safar]
Drawing and Defining Field Boundaries [Safar]

Figure 10.

Determination of the Route, Adding Robots and Equipment [Safar]
Determination of the Route, Adding Robots and Equipment [Safar]

Figure 11.

Running the Simulation [Safar]
Running the Simulation [Safar]

Figure 12.

System Operation Through Integration [Safar]
System Operation Through Integration [Safar]

Figure 13.

Office-Based Testing of Distance Measurement Using Stereo Imaging
Office-Based Testing of Distance Measurement Using Stereo Imaging

Figure 14.

Results of Topography Determination Using Stereo Imaging Studies
Results of Topography Determination Using Stereo Imaging Studies

Figure 15.

RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning Study
RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning Study

Figure 16.

Simulation of Robot Maneuvering on RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning
Simulation of Robot Maneuvering on RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning

Figure 17.

Simulation of Robot Maneuvering on RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning - Route Numbers
Simulation of Robot Maneuvering on RTK-GPS Route Determination and Planning - Route Numbers

Figure 18.

Location Images of the Manisa Viticulture Research Station
Location Images of the Manisa Viticulture Research Station

Figure 19.

Experimental Design
Experimental Design

Figure 20.

Profile Probe
Profile Probe

Figure 21.

A portable Scholander Pressure Chamber
A portable Scholander Pressure Chamber

Figure 22.

The design of the robot platform, its center of gravity, and dimensional specifications
The design of the robot platform, its center of gravity, and dimensional specifications

Figure 23.

Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Power)
Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Power)

Figure 24.

Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Energy)
Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Energy)

Figure 25.

Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Motor Force)
Dynamical Simulation Results of the Robot (Motor Force)

Figure 26.

Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Stress)
Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Stress)

Figure 27.

Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Displacement)
Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Displacement)

Figure 28.

Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Strain)
Static Analysis Results of the Robot (Strain)

Figure 29.

Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Stress)
Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Stress)

Figure 30.

Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Displacement)
Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Displacement)

Figure 31.

Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Strain)
Dynamic Analysis Results of the Robot (Strain)

Figure 32.

The version operated with improved detection cards for calipers and ultrasonic sensors
The version operated with improved detection cards for calipers and ultrasonic sensors

Figure 33.

LIDAR detectino
LIDAR detectino

Figure 34.

RTK-GPS to be used for guiding the robot
RTK-GPS to be used for guiding the robot

Figure 35.

The Standard GPS SPP graph
The Standard GPS SPP graph

Figure 36.

Google Maps output (37°51’24.7”N 27°51’29.8”E 37.856858, 27.858279)
Google Maps output (37°51’24.7”N 27°51’29.8”E 37.856858, 27.858279)

Figure 37.

Tracking Screen
Tracking Screen

Figure 38.

Analysis Screen
Analysis Screen

Figure 39.

Observation Screen
Observation Screen

Figure 40.

RTK GPS positioning results 1
RTK GPS positioning results 1

Figure 41.

RTK GPS positioning results 2
RTK GPS positioning results 2

Figure 42.

Vineyard robot detection and control software
Vineyard robot detection and control software

Figure 43.

Vineyard robot detection and control software - Sensor data
Vineyard robot detection and control software - Sensor data

Figure 44.

Lidar measurement - Unobstructed conditions
Lidar measurement - Unobstructed conditions

Figure 45.

Lidar measurement - Obstructed conditions
Lidar measurement - Obstructed conditions

Figure 46.

Lidar measurement - Two obstacles present
Lidar measurement - Two obstacles present

Figure 47.

Robot Control Architecture
Robot Control Architecture

Figure 48.

Wheel-Based Agricultural Robot
Wheel-Based Agricultural Robot

Figure 49.

Tracked Agricultural Robot
Tracked Agricultural Robot

Comparison of Precision Farming and Conventional Farming Practices

FeaturePrecision FarmingConventional Farming
EfficiencyIncreased efficiency through techLower efficiency
Resource ConservationMinimizes resource overuseResource-intensive
Data-Driven Decision-MakingInformed decisions through data analysisExperience-based decisions
Labor RequirementsReduced labor needs (automation)Labor-intensive
Environmental ImpactReduced environmental impactEnvironmental concerns
Initial CostsHigher initial costsLower initial costs
ComplexityComplex data managementSimplicity and familiarity
SustainabilityEnhanced sustainabilityReduced sustainability

Comparison of UAVs and UGVs in Agricultural Farm Operations

Depth (cm)Saturation (%)TextureTotal Salinity (%)PHCaCO3(%)Total N (%)
0–3030.00Sandy0.01137.805.600.11
30–6031.00Loamy0.01597.874.800.11
60–9037.00Loamy0.02827.888.000.09
ConditionNon-SalineSlightly AlkalineHighMedium

Location Data Comparison Table

Single Point Position (SPP) location data obtained with Piksi RTK GPSLocation data obtained using Google Maps
Latitude (Decimal)37.856858385337.856858
Longitude (Decimal)27.858278572327.858279
Latitude (Degrees Minutes Seconds)37° 51’24.6902” N37° 51’ 24.7” N
Longitude (Degrees Minutes Seconds)27° 51’29.8029” E27° 51’ 29.8” E
Distance between the two acquired points (Decimal)0,00000039-0,00000043
Distance between the two acquired points (Degrees Minutes Seconds)0° 0’0.0014” N0° 0’ 0.0015” W
Distance between the two acquired points (Meters)0.06455 m

Open Data Resources in the Field of Smart Agriculture [6]

Data SourceDescription
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) DataCrop production, livestock statistics, and agricultural information in the United States
European Space Agency’s Sentinel DataHigh-resolution satellite imagery for crop monitoring and land use
NOAA Climate DataWeather and climate data, including forecasts, rainfall, and temperature
Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN)Open datasets related to agriculture, food security, and nutrition
NASA EarthdataRemote sensing data for monitoring climate, soil moisture, and vegetation
FAO DataAgricultural data and information on global food production and trade
IoT Sensor DataSensor data, such as soil moisture and temperature, from IoT devices in fields
Crop and Soil DatabasesInformation on crop yields, soil quality, and nutrient levels
Agricultural Research InstitutionsData from research institutions on crop trials, pest monitoring, and experiments
OpenWeatherMapWeather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and historical records
Government Agricultural PortalsInformation on farming practices, subsidies, and agricultural policies
Community-Generated DataUser-generated data sharing experiences, practices, and insights
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14313/jamris-2025-034 | Journal eISSN: 2080-2145 | Journal ISSN: 1897-8649
Language: English
Page range: 35 - 51
Submitted on: Oct 16, 2023
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Accepted on: Dec 4, 2023
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Published on: Dec 24, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Ismail Bogrekci, Pinar Demircioglu, published by Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP
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