Journal of Research Administration

Abstract

This study presents a simulation driven comparative evaluation of structural integrity and energy performance for a multipurpose AGRO ROBOT designed for small scale agricultural operations. Using CAD based modelling, finite element analysis, and motion simulation, multiple geometric configurations were assessed to quantify the influence of chassis mass on safety margin, traction demand, and operational autonomy. Comparative results show that reducing chassis height and mass significantly improves system performance. The lightweight configuration achieved the highest Factor of Safety of 102.03 while simultaneously minimizing traction power and total system power demand, demonstrating that structural robustness can be enhanced alongside weight reduction. In contrast, increased chassis mass yielded only marginal gains in safety while imposing higher energy requirements. Slashing power remained constant across all scenarios, confirming that variations in total power consumption were dominated by mobility related energy demand. Comparative analysis of operational time further revealed that the lightweight configuration provides the longest battery endurance under identical battery specifications. These findings confirm that simulation driven parametric optimization enables objective comparison of design alternatives and supports informed selection of geometries that maximize structural reliability and energy autonomy. The study establishes a reproducible framework for optimizing multipurpose agricultural robots prior to fabrication, reducing development cost while improving field readiness.