D-Lab Corn Sheller

MIT's D-lab

A simple Do IT Yourself (DIY) corn shelling tool which makes the corn shelling task easy and faster compared to the traditional methods.

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MIT D-lab’s corn sheller is a low-cost solution for removing maize kernels from the cob faster and safer than manual shelling. It can be built with simple tools and a piece of metal sheet. Instructions are available online as a Do It Yourself (DIY) product.

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The product can be made with locally available materials and is DIY so the cost varies depending on the region and materials used.

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Goal 2: Zero hunger

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