CONEC supports field robot project
In 2014, the collaboration between CONEC and the team of Kamaro‑Engineering began. Kamaro-Engineering e.V.
specializes in the development of field robots which enable new, environmentally friendly methods in
agriculture.
These methods include the mechanical removal of weed and maintenance of mixed cultivation. Advantages of field
robots over heavy machines are the minimization of soil compaction and the new possibility to take care of
plants individually.
Field robots need to deal with rough terrain and variable weather.
Electronics need to be protected from water. Thus, specialized connectors are required.
Finally, the batteries carry a considerable amount of energy and conducting elements need to be short-circuit protected. And new concepts aim to swap empty batteries with new ones. While such a modularity is optional, modularity with respect to implements is regarded a requirement. Implements need a stable mechanical connection and an electrical connection transferring data and power.Conec connectors
Now Beteigeuze, the oldest field robot in operation, has received a completely revised cable harness and this is
where the CONEC connectors come into play.
The project Beteigeuze NOVA revolutionizes wiring and software of the field robot Beteigeuze: Components will
communicate via CAN-Bus and a publish-subscribe based, real time capable middleware "RODOS".
Electronics need to be protected from water. Thus, specialized connectors are required.
Finally, the batteries carry a considerable amount of energy and conducting elements need to be short-circuit protected. And new concepts aim to swap empty batteries with new ones. While such a modularity is optional, modularity with respect to implements is regarded a requirement. Implements need a stable mechanical connection and an electrical connection transferring data and power.
