GARDEN.R

The Garden.R is an autonomous helper drone that takes the strain out of gardening. It’s designed with a system that shoots seeds into your soil by using a camera that scans a given perimeter, ensuring seed dispersal at appropriate intervals. The Garden.R is your shortcut to planting fruits and vegetables to have ready at your fingertips without having to lift a finger.

  • Glossy, rust-resistant finish to easily wipe away dirt splatter

  • A camera to scan the perimeter and measure dispersal intervals

  • CO2 set at a safety standard of 30,000 ppm per 15 minute periods

  • Tube with CO2 cartridge attachment to ensure seed is properly planted

  • 3 interchangeable seed plates that work with up to 20 seeds types/sizes

  • App-controlled system for accurate seed dispersal into well-cultivated soil

BENEFICIARIES

This product is ideal for the elderly and disabled communities or individuals that can’t find the time to dedicate to a garden but still wish to enjoy the benefits. The Garden.R is an accessible tool that handles the backbreaking aspects of gardening that those with limited mobility may struggle with.

COMPETITION ANALYSIS

Garden Seeder:

The closest thing on the market is the Garden Seeder by Chapin. This tool distributes seeds when manually pushing along the soil. With each pass, it plows and places the seeds at different intervals depending on the chosen seed plate.

The problem with this is how labor-intensive and time-consuming it is.

INSPIRATION BOARD

Form Studies:

The design goal was to have a product that felt modern yet futuristic, clean, and non-threatening, meaning no sharp corners or intimidating features, something more spherical.

The color theme landed on white to symbolize cleanliness and simplicity with blue accents to create a sense of relaxation and tranquility.

IDEATION AND CONCEPT SKETCHES

Product Overview:

Process discovery for the outer body and inner parts/how the pieces will interact with each other. The drone will be split into three parts:

  • Top Compartment:

    • lid that doubles as storage for additional seed plates

  • Middle Compartment:

    • repository for seed holder with hole connected to the bottom compartment

    • inside the seed holder are the threaded rod and gears (protected by a cone-shaped rubber mold) that rotates the brush and seed plate inside

    • a brush that advances seeds ensuring they fall through the seed holders opening when aligned with seed plate holes

  • Bottom Compartment:

    • contains tube with CO2 cartridge - shoots seeds out with enough speed and force for successful germination (think paintball gun!)

CAD Drawings (SolidWorks)

GARDEN.R

Small beans and peas:

  • 3/8” diameter holes

  • 1/4” plate thickness

Medium beans, peas, sweet corn:

  • 9/16” diameter holes

  • 1/4” plate thickness

Carrots, lettuce, chard, beets, okra:

  • 1/4” diameter holes

  • 1/4” plate thickness
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