Smart machines, Remote Sensing, Precision Farming, Processes, Mechatronic, Materials and Policies for Safety and Health Aspects

• Main Author: Massimo Cecchini (Ed.) (auth)
• Other Authors: Danilo Monarca (Ed.) (auth), Vincenzo Laurendi (Ed.) (auth), Filippo Gambella (Ed.) (auth), Andrea Colantoni (Ed.) (auth), Mauro Villarini (Ed.) (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2018
• Subjects: Technology, engineering, agriculture; Precision farming; Mechatronic; Safety Engineering; Sensors; Agriculture Engineering
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The introduction of "smart machines" for agricultural operations will allow several advantages, such as an increase in their efficiencies, a reduction in environmental impacts and a reduction of work injuries. There are partially- and fully-automatic devices for most aspects of agricultura...