The study was conducted to determine how the use of mechatronic systems can optimise the operation of vibration-cleaning machines and improve their performance in agricultural processes. Vibration accuracy measurement, automated load control, monitoring of operating parameters, wear assessment, energy efficiency analysis, and impact assessment to minimise human intervention were used in the study. A study conducted at BIG Harvest Group demonstrated that the introduction of mechatronic systems in vibration-cleaning machines significantly improves the accuracy and stability of their operation. The integration of automated control of the frequency and amplitude of oscillations has reduced energy consumption and increased the efficiency of seed cleaning compared to traditional methods. The study determined that the system of automatic monitoring and correction of parameters ensures stable machine performance even under variable load conditions. Reduced wear and tear on mechanical components ensure longer equipment life, reduced downtime and the need for manual intervention. In general, the results confirmed that mechatronic systems significantly increase the efficiency of vibration-cleaning machines, which has a positive effect on the quality of cleaning and economic efficiency in agriculture. The study also determined that automatic adjustment of operating parameters using mechatronic systems reduces fluctuations in machine performance, resulting in more uniform cleaning. The integrated monitoring system identified and eliminated faults, reducing maintenance time. As a result, improvements in the overall management of seed cleaning processes were achieved, which increased productivity and reduced equipment operating costs
automated control, energy consumption, seed cleaning, wear of mechanical components, economic efficiency
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