Technology and innovation are rising at a stellar pace these days. We also have come to recognize that everyone and anyone can innovate. With the necessity and drive, one can make something incredible. Such is this story of the driverless tractor! This is the story of Yogesh Nagar, a young man of just 19 years of age. He hails from the Baran district hidden away in Rajasthan. This young man is the inventor of the brand new, infamous Driverless tractor.
The Need
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, Yogesh had a strong reason behind his invention. Ram Babu, Yogesh’s father used to complain about getting a stomach pain and leg pain from driving the tractor on their farm. The college student Yogesh, was unable to be a farm hand due to his academic responsibilities but couldn’t watch his father work in pain either. And thus began his journey to solve this problem.
The Details
The smart young man decided to sketch an idea for a remote controlled tractor. He aimed to do this without any external aid. He researched how remote controls work, collected all materials that were needed and connected the device to a satellite. As he observed that the device was working, with the help of his friends and his father, he raised about Rs. 50,000 and designed a remote.
How It Works
Furthermore, The remote controls the tractor. The remote-controlled tractor tills the land on command. This is done through signals transmitted to and from the satellite and through remote control technology. The farmer can stay on one corner of the land and let his tractor till on the other!
The Young Innovator
In conclusion, Yogesh Nagar has outdone himself. Of course, the fact that this is not his first innovation is rather amazing! He has innovated several other devices and appliances. In addition, His Anti-Theft machine helps in contacting the owners of a house when it is broken in. His ‘Smart Power Saver’ is a device that switches off lights in a room when it is empty. Furthermore, Yogesh aims to innovate devices that will help the Indian Army navigate deserts and mountains.
The Driverless Tractor
Furthermore, Yogesh Nagar is now making efforts to make his innovation approved and funded by the Make In India initiative. We think he deserves the approval that will definitely help farmers and their livelihoods, keeping in mind that India is an agricultural nation. Very inspiring isn’t it? In addition, Make sure you check out the story of this man, who built the tallest cycle of India and is on his way to set many new records.
Source: History TV
