Devlog #6: Automation and Robot animations

Another brilliant month in AGRONOM’s development has passed, and we’re excited to share the highlights of our achievements! We continue to create unique automation mechanics with our robots, refine our 3D models and animations, and prepare something truly special just for you.


[h2]Concepts of New and Updated Buildings[/h2]

[h3]Geoscanner[/h3]
Equipment designed to create a detailed 3D map of ore deposits and underground structures on a small plot. Imagine how technology can unlock the secrets of Mars!

[h3]Incubator[/h3]
A familiar structure in an entirely new form. The old Incubator used to spin and tower with multiple floors, which made it hard for helper robots to reach the upper levels. Now it’s styled to perfection and intuitively designed — get ready for a new era of incubation!

[h3]Biogenerator[/h3]
This machine will boost your energy production for automation. Feed it weeds or coal, and you’ll receive pure energy with a scientific twist!

[h3]Sulfur Powergenerator[/h3]
A device that extracts uncompromised energy from sulfur and its derivatives. Set it up outdoors, configure the production chain – and watch as the robots collect and process sulfur to power your Martian home.

[h2]3D Models and Animations[/h2]
[h3]Robot Animations[/h3]
This month, we focused on robot animations – particularly for the assistant robot. We’re excited to show you two of them. The first one demonstrates a smooth shutdown when the robot is deactivated, while the second features a combined movement: a step enhanced by dynamic motion on wheels.



[h3]Robot Movement[/h3]
We are currently working on two movement modes for the assistant robot, the builder and the worker! The loader robot is heavier and more swivelling, so its locomotion will be different from its brethren. One mode of locomotion is already shown above - combining the power of legs and the advantages of wheels to move confidently across the varied Martian landscape.

The second mode, designed for indoor environments like greenhouses and other structures, will allow robots to move smoothly and rapidly on flat, artificial surfaces using wheels only. To achieve these movement types, we use IK (Inverse Kinematics) technology — it automatically adjusts the positioning of the legs to match the terrain. Thanks to this, each step is perfectly calibrated, whether it’s a small hill, a stone, a pit, or an inclined surface. We’re confident our robots will move much faster than Curiosity Rover!


[h3]Assistant Robot[/h3]
Take a look at the high-detail view of our assistant robot. We’ve fine-tuned even more details and refined its mechanisms to ensure it’s not only charming but also technically flawless.


[h3]HUB[/h3]
The HUB is the heart of automation and one of the most prominent objects in the game. We’re currently perfecting its model because, with the HUB, you’ll be able to monitor your robots and their tasks via a mini-map, as well as customize automation for various objects in your play area.




We tested the map within our team and improved the landscape of Uncle Makar’s plot. For example, a new hill was added to improve orientation in space. We also developed a prototype fence, a relic from previous owners, that defines the boundaries of your play area — so you never get lost or take a tumble. And who knows?
We are also now designing other objects of the previous attempt to colonise this site. Perhaps Uncle Makar will let you dismantle a few if you behave yourself.




This month, we paid special attention to automating plant cultivation. Our robots now take better care of plants, harvest more efficiently, and correctly prioritize greenhouse tasks while not neglecting other duties. Everything is set up to create the ideal production chain for your Martian farm. We’re also continuing to integrate and fine-tune new and updated 3D models into the game, along with refining robot and building animations. All models are in place! Check out a few screenshots:




Very soon, we’ll share details about an important Festival that we’re incredibly proud and excited to participate in! We're preparing a brand-new trailer for you that's going to be an absolute bomb, and the imminent news with the announcement of our participation in the Festival will give great news for fans of the genre!


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With love,
The AGRONOM Team 🧡