FARMBOT: A CNC BASED BACKYARD FARMING SYSTEM

Abstract

When we are presented with the current food production system and when it comes to mass harvesting of crops and vegetables, we have surrendered our control on how our food is been produced and as a result affecting our health and environment. In this fast pace life where no has time to carry out gardening and grow desired fruits, vegetables and other plants, this farmbot is a backyard robot that is developed for a fully automated gardening for food production on personal and small-scale level. This robot can also be used as accessibility technology, i.e. it can help individuals with disability in growing their own business in horticulture and to empower individuals who might not otherwise be able to grow their own food.