PowderBot: An automated device for decision-making in crop breeding programs based on DNA extraction from seed powder.

Published: 31 August 2025| Version 2 | DOI: 10.17632/czf4t7mfdr.2
Contributors:
Harold Díaz, Eliana Macea, Roosevelt Escobar, Steve Beebe, Joe Tohme, Bodo Raatz

Description

Design files, media, programming code, and supplementary documentation for PowderBot interaction. CAD files: 3D printable files (STL) / Circuit diagram (PDF) / Laser cutting files (DXF) / Final assembly (IGES) / Treehouse hierarchy assembly (PDF). Figures&Tables: PDF files with figures and tables. Media: Video of the PowderBot in action. Programming: Microntroller code (Firmata) / Javascript code (NodeJS - JohnnyFive). Supplementary: Bill of materials / Build Instructions / Operation Instructions.

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Institutions

  • Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical

Categories

Mechatronics, Automation Process, Seed, Plant Breeding, Genotyping, DNA Extraction

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