Environmental Monitoring · Mechanical Design · System Integration
SATOR Soil Analysis Rover
A mobile monitoring platform engineered to collect environmental data across uneven terrain and translate live sensor readings into practical recommendations.
The challenge
Make field analysis mobile, modular, and accessible.
Conventional soil analysis often relies on separate stationary instruments and expert interpretation, limiting how quickly conditions can be assessed across a field. Our team developed a remotely operated monitoring platform for sustainable agriculture that integrated NPK, temperature, air-quality, and visual sensing into one mobile system.
The engineering challenge extended beyond mounting components: every sensor, electrical connection, structural layer, and moving subsystem had to coexist within a compact chassis while remaining accessible for testing and rapid replacement.
- My role
- Mechanical Design & Prototyping Lead
- Tools
- Fusion 360, 3D printing, laser cutting, live sensor dashboard
- Recognition
- 2nd Place Overall + Best Use of Dynamixel
Design approach
A multi-layered chassis designed for rapid iteration.
I designed a multi-layered chassis that organized sensing, electronics, power, and structural components across dedicated levels. I evaluated component placement against weight distribution, terrain clearance, wiring access, and serviceability, then created modular mounts so individual subsystems could be tested or upgraded without redesigning the full platform.
The completed rover transmitted NPK, environmental, and visual data to a live dashboard for monitoring and trending. An AI-assisted interface interpreted the readings and generated soil-treatment recommendations, connecting physical system design with actionable, sustainability-focused data.