The T-MOOV is designed to move efficiently across diverse poultry barn surfaces, including litter-covered floors, uneven ground, and small obstacles.
✅ Motor & Wheel Sizing: The robot is equipped with carefully selected motors and wheels capable of navigating all types of terrain found in poultry houses. Torque and wheel traction were optimized to ensure smooth movement without disturbing the birds.
✅ Obstacle Climbing Ability: The system can handle small debris and uneven surfaces without getting stuck, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

🔹 How it meets the need:
Farmers require a reliable solution that can move autonomously in challenging environments without intervention. The T-MOOV's robust mobility ensures continuous operation, improving poultry activity and reducing the need for manual intervention.

To ensure smooth navigation and prevent collisions, the T-MOOV integrates a sensor-based detection system.
✅ Infrared & Ultrasonic Sensors: These allow the robot to identify obstacles in its path and adjust its movement accordingly.
✅ Predictive Movement Algorithm: The system uses real-time data to modify its trajectory dynamically, preventing unnecessary stops or disturbances.

🔹 How it meets the need:
A poultry farm is an unpredictable environment with obstacles like feed dispensers, uneven litter, and moving birds. The obstacle detection system allows the T-MOOV to operate continuously without getting stuck or requiring human intervention.

The T-MOOV follows a randomized path strategy to simulate natural disturbances for the birds while ensuring complete area coverage.
✅ Adaptive Movement Patterns: Instead of following a fixed path, the robot adjusts its route dynamically, ensuring poultry don't anticipate and ignore its presence.
✅ Customizable Operating Modes: Farmers can adjust movement intensity and behavior patterns based on the flock's needs.

🔹 How it meets the need:
If a disturbance is too predictable, birds adapt and ignore it over time. The randomized movement ensures a long-lasting effect in keeping poultry active without unnecessary stress.

The robot's design prioritizes non-intrusive interaction with the poultry.
✅ Silent Operation: Motor noise and movement patterns have been optimized to minimize stress.
✅ Soft Visual & Auditory Cues: Instead of using aggressive sounds or movements, the robot subtly encourages birds to move naturally.

🔹 How it meets the need:
Traditional bird-moving techniques (such as human intervention or loud noises) can cause unnecessary stress. The T-MOOV provides a gentle yet effective alternative that improves poultry welfare while maintaining farm productivity.

The T-MOOV is designed for extended operation with minimal energy consumption.
✅ Optimized Power Management: Low-energy components and efficient path planning extend battery life.
✅ Smart Charging System: The robot autonomously returns to a charging station when needed, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

🔹 How it meets the need:
Farmers cannot afford constant recharging or interruptions. The T-MOOV is built to operate for long periods without human intervention, making it a cost-effective and reliable solution.