Monday, July 07, 2025

Modeling Swarm Behavior of Autonomous Field Robots

Topic and Goal of the Thesis

In order to ensure a sustainable and effective supply of food for the world's population, innovative drivetrain and operating concepts need to be developed for the agricultural sector in the future. Autonomous field robots reduce running costs and at the same time offer potential for new farming concepts in arable farming. For example, the use of several field robots with reduced working widths that work a field as a “swarm”.

The aim of this thesis is to develop and implement an algorithm for working any area using several autonomous units. Approaches for in-field-logistics, field division and swarm work are to be considered. The developed methodology is to be evaluated in terms of efficiency and compared with other approaches using an example field and work process.

Working Points

• Research the basics of in-field logistics, field division and swarm work
• Develop a methodology for field processing and routing a swarm of autonomous tractors
• Validation and evaluation of the methodology using an exemplary use case

Requirements

• Good English or German language skills
• Reliability, commitment and enjoyment of working independently

Note: Please attach brief resume and grade summary.