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Performance optimization of a bionic semi-fed peanut digging shovel via DEM simulation and parameter analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Conventional shovels exhibit poor adaptability and are prone to frequent fractures. • Using the Discrete element model to replicate the physical properties of compacted soil in the Xinjiang region. • Through the animal behaviors, shovel has been optimized with a bio-inspired design. • Bionic shovels demonstrate remarkable advantages in operational performance. • Determination of optimal placement parameters for bionic shovels.

Source: Industrial Crops and Products

DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123565

Authors: Wen Zhou, Hui Guo, Yu Zhang, Chuntian Yang, Xiaoxu Gao, Haiyang Sun

Institutions: Xinjiang Agricultural University, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,720