Abstract
The construction and landscaping industries often require manual transportation of heavy materials, which is physically demanding and time-consuming. There is a growing need for equipment that eases the burden on workers and improves efficiency. Traditional wheelbarrows demand significant physical effort to maneuver, especially on uneven terrain with heavy loads, leading to worker fatigue, reduced productivity, and potential injuries. A more efficient and less labor-intensive solution is necessary for material transport. This invention aims to develop a motorized wheelbarrow that reduces physical strain on workers and enhances productivity. Key goals include decreasing the effort needed to transport heavy materials, increasing transport speed and efficiency, and enhancing worker safety. The motorized wheelbarrow features a battery-powered electric motor, robust all-terrain wheels, and a user-friendly control system. Its ergonomic design ensures ease of use. Field tests compared the motorized wheelbarrow’s performance with traditional ones in various scenarios. Results show that the motorized wheelbarrow significantly reduces the physical effort required, cutting transport time by up to 50% compared to traditional wheelbarrows. Workers reported less fatigue and increased productivity. The motorized wheelbarrow also improved stability and safety on uneven terrain. Offering a practical solution to challenges in construction and landscaping, the motorized wheelbarrow reduces physical strain and boosts efficiency, leading to higher productivity and fewer injuries. Its potential to transform material transport in labor-intensive industries gives it considerable commercial appeal.
Metadata
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Danial, Harith danialharith103@gmail.com Fadhli, Aniq UNSPECIFIED Zulhairi, Mohammad UNSPECIFIED Hafiz, Wan Muhammad UNSPECIFIED Zuhair, Muhammad UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction > Construction equipment in building T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management > Product engineering > Product design. Industrial design |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Proceeding for International Undergraduates Get Together 2024 (IUGeT 2024) Undergraduates’ Digital Engagement Towards Global Ingenuity. 2nd Edition |
| Event Title: | Proceeding for International Undergraduates Get Together 2024 (IUGeT 2024) Undergraduates’ Digital Engagement Towards Global Ingenuity. 2nd Edition |
| Event Dates: | November |
| Page Range: | pp. 266-269 |
| Keywords: | Wheelwise, Wheelbarrow, Motorized wheelbarrow, Construction |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/118509 |
