Multifunctional Agricultural Tool (Wonder 2.0)

To begin, the team looked directly at indoor and outdoor farmers, and found that there are huge need in reducing the amount of time and energy required to run farms. We initially looked into how we could reduce energy consumption, improving the quality and quantity of food, and lower the operational costs of farms. To do this we conducted multiple interviews to gain better insight into agriculture.

Traditional agricultural tools lack ergonomic design and versatility, leading to physical strain and inefficiency in farming operations. The challenge was to create a 4-in-1 adaptive tool that could perform multiple functions while being comfortable to use and cost-effective to manufacture.

Conducted user clinics and stakeholder interviews to understand real-world needs. Used SolidWorks for design, 3D scanning for reverse engineering, and FEA analysis for structural optimization. Selected rapid prototyping and sustainable materials for manufacturing. Implemented modular design for multiple tool functions.

Designed and prototyped a multifunctional hoe ('Wonder 2.0') using SolidWorks, 3D scanning, and FEA analysis to address the lack of ergonomic design and versatility in traditional agricultural tools. The project focused on improving farmer productivity and reducing physical strain.