An ATTACHMENT FOR MONITORING OF TRACTOR REAR MOUNTED IMPLEMENTS

Abstract

Tractor operated implements are attached to the tractor at its rear side. Regular monitoring of these working implements working is not easy as envisaged by others who are not tractor operators. The tractor operator needs to adopt uncomfortable posture as well turns his neck backward for monitoring of the working implements which results in muscular pain and fatigue of the tractor operator. As a solution to this issue, a camera based rear mounted implement monitoring system was developed and evaluated. Drudgery reduction which form part of the performance indices was analyzed in terms of heart rate and SpO₂ level. Test results of the study revealed that there was a significant difference in heart rate as well as SpO2 level measured with and without the camera monitoring system. The tractor operator feels comfortable after installing the system.