Entomopathogenic nematode dispensing robot: NEMABOT

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Highlights:

• The goal is to promote using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs).

• A robotic system was designed and manufactured.

• EPNs were applied to exact locations in precise numbers with no damaging effect.

• The robotic system has application possibilities for EPNs and fertigation.

摘要

•The goal is to promote using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs).•A robotic system was designed and manufactured.•EPNs were applied to exact locations in precise numbers with no damaging effect.•The robotic system has application possibilities for EPNs and fertigation.

论文关键词:Robot,Entomopathogenic nematode,Design,Biological control,Nemabot

论文评审过程:Received 26 January 2020, Revised 9 July 2020, Accepted 26 January 2021, Available online 4 February 2021, Version of Record 14 February 2021.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.114661