The challenge: design a farm machine of the future
Some of the problems farmers face are:
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Not having enough people to pick some types of crops by hand
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Heavy machinery squashes the soil and stops plants from growing
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Tractor drivers get tired having to work round the clock at harvest time
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Farmers want to protect the environment
Things to think about
- What job will it do on the farm?
- How will it be different from the machines we see today?
- What type of fuel will be used in the future?
- How will it help the environment?
- How will it save farmers time and energy?
- Will the tractor be driverless?
How could you present your design?
It’s up to you what your design looks like. Here are just some suggestions:
- A video showing an explanation of the design, any research that has been done and any specific problems the design solves
- Pictures – either hand drawn or digital
- An advertisement or pitch of the final design
- A PowerPoint or Prezi Presentation
- Photographs of models/prototypes made using recycled materials, construction toys or robotics kits
The sky is the limit and we definitely encourage creativity!
