The “RENEWvator” team, hailing from the Industrial Engineering Program within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the UGM Faculty of Engineering, secured the positions of “2nd Winner” and “Favorite Winner” in the “Southeast Product Design Competition” TIOS 2024, organized by Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta.
The journey began with the preliminary rounds kicking off on Nov. 15, 2023, culminating in an exhilarating showdown on Mar. 2, 2024, hosted at the Bonaventura Building, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta.
The RENEWvator squad, comprising Ellen Hardianti (Industrial Engineering 2021), Sinta Retnoningrum Pujanarto (Industrial Engineering 2021), and Kevin (Industrial Engineering 2021), under the guidance of Dr. Ardiyanto, emerged as shining stars among ten elite teams in the final round.
Fueled by the theme “Automation Design Considering Human Factors in Industrial Engineering” set forth by the organizing committee, the enterprising RENEWvator squad conceptualized “ENCHOK,” a revolutionary tool aimed at mitigating the risks of muscle and spinal disorders stemming from incorrect physical postures during work hours.
“ENCHOK is engineered to elevate productivity by combating work-related ailments,” said Ellen Hardianti.
This tool operates in two distinct modes: sport and office, each catering to diverse user demographics with unique functionalities. The sport mode targets industrial athletes, manufacturing personnel, and construction workers, offering real-time posture correction during material handling to forestall MSD and lower back pain risks.
Data gleaned from the device seamlessly integrates with company systems, ensuring a proactive approach to employee well-being. Conversely, the office mode is tailored for desk-bound professionals, monitoring back posture duration and issuing timely reminders (every hour) for corrective stretches via the user’s device.
ENCHOK’s cutting-edge IoT system facilitates swift and accurate data collection, complemented by a rechargeable battery for uninterrupted operational efficacy.
TIOS 2024 orchestrated the Southeast Product Design Competition, elevating the challenge from mere essay submissions in previous editions to prototyping a fully functional product.
Teams navigated through rounds spanning preliminaries and semifinals and culminating in comprehensive judging processes encompassing poster creations, video uploads to designated YouTube channels, paper submissions, and captivating in-person presentations.
“Stepping into our inaugural product design competition and translating concepts into tangible realities was a monumental learning curve, requiring an immersion into technology nuances, particularly sensor applications. This experience reinforced our commitment to spearheading innovations in industrial automation and Industry 4.0,” reflected Hardianti.
In a parting note, she extends an encouraging invitation for more students to channel their inventive prowess through competitions, aspiring for the showcased innovations to metamorphose into tangible product implementations.
Author: Gusti Purbo D.