Daniele Carnevale, a researcher studying automation engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, describes how, after the last edition of the RomeCup, the university is preparing for the event by organising university robotics contests (Agrobot, Cobot and Nonnibot). These contests are open to all university students and school-work programme students, who can participate individually or in teams.
Daniele is in charge of the Agrobot contest which focuses on robotic application in agriculture. In particular, students can develop:
•Robotics systems to identify the plant scab, powdery mildew and other plant parasites and locally dose the cure on leaves and trunks;
•A system for precision watering/rooting/fertilisation that saves money and does not use herbicides;
•A visual system to identify bee varroa (by simulating the passage of insects with varroa);
•Automatic planting systems;
•Robotic guardians/pastors.
The Engineering Macro-area will showcase the prototypes in the exhibition area.
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In the 2017 edition, Daniele, as organiser to the event at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, presented awards to the winners; perhaps this year, he will be one of the winners. Best of luck!
