Design and Implementation of an Automated Fish Feeder Robot for the Philippine Aquaculture Industry: Feeding Mechanism and Float Design Module

Maria Cizel  U. Deroy,; Aeus Joshua  Espaldon,; Johanna Ericka  F. Osa,; Gian Paulo  B. Macalla ,; Diogenes Armando  D. Pascua,

Design and Implementation of an Automated Fish Feeder Robot for the Philippine Aquaculture Industry: Feeding Mechanism and Float Design Module

Maria Cizel U. Deroy | Aeus Joshua Espaldon | Johanna Ericka F. Osa | Gian Paulo B. Macalla | Diogenes Armando D. Pascua

Abstract:

The researchers developed an automated fish feeder robot’s feeding mechanism and floater mechanical assembly to be used in aquaculture farming that aims to aid in the distribution of feeds. Data such as the conveyor's feeding capacity per unit time, the density of pellets dispensed in the cage and per quadrant were calculated and critical load check and stability tests were completed. Visual tests for the prototype were also conducted. The Aslong 12v JGB37-550 direct current (DC) motor was used to drive the bucket conveyor which is responsible for the transport of pellets to be dispensed to the outlet. On the other hand, the 3-blade commercial remote-controlled (RC) boat propeller driven by the Graupner 12V brushed motor was used to propel the floater while navigating and dispensing feeds throughout the fish cage. After assembling and building the whole prototype and combining the feeding system and the floater design, the researchers have tested its effectiveness, stability, and operation. With those parameters tested and calculated, it is concluded that the design of the feeding mechanism and floater is operational and suitable for automation of fish feeding in fish cages.