Project Overview
Project Description
The primary objective of the project will be to design an electronics sensor-based solution to maintain quality and to improve the current design of silk yarn equipment. Silk yarn quality is maintained by skilled women operators who depend on their sharp eyesight and quick reactions. However, they lose out to better quality spun-on machines fit with advanced control systems. Sensors can guide rural producers to improve quality and reduce their work stress. Quality and productivity improvements will enhance their incomes.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Research and design of sensor technology
- Electronics hardware design
- Components selection
- Firmware coding
- Support on developing prototypes and testing the proposed solution
Impact
Rural textile production employs millions of rural women in India and elsewhere, but as income is stagnating and work is difficult to learn, many people drop out, and the new generation doesn’t pick up these skills. We stand to lose precious textile heritage and the possibility of creating thousands of non-farm jobs where they are needed the most. This technical improvement in current equipment will enable more rural women to produce good quality material and earn more. It’ll inspire more young people to join and learn these skills.
Skills / Experience:
- Required:
- Electronics Design, Prototyping, and Testing
- Machine Design
- Desired:
- Electronic hardware design
- Embedded firmware coding
- Experience working with actuation and motors controlling
Software Needs:
- (Required) Fusion 360 [Basic]
Discipline:
- Electronics Engineering
Preferred Fellow Local Experience (All projects can be completed remotely):
- Any, but India-based preferred
Time zone compatibility (when the Fellow should be available for meetings):
- IST (UTC+5:30)
