PESI MIX
Physical interactive device specifically designed to empower novice farmers with contactless pesticides mixing.
Interaction Design
3 weeks
Design Registered at Patent Office of India
Project overview
Project scope
Our role
This project aims to design and develop an interactive pesticide mixing machine tailored for novice users, specifically targeting farmers accustomed to traditional farming methods. These farmers typically mix pesticides manually, using estimation and rudimentary tools like wooden sticks, which can lead to inconsistencies in pesticide concentration and application.
Discover
Background study, User study and Interviews
User understanding, Behavioural study, Problem statement
Define
Brainstorming, Ideation, Feature analysis, Conceptualization
Ideate
Affordances, shape and form, Signifiers
Design
Research
Analysis
Strategize
Ideation
Visual Design
Why Agriculture is important ?
Agriculture sector in India holds the
second-largest
agricultural land
in the world.
Food grain production touched
330.5 million
metric tones in 2022-23
The number of farmers can be estimated around
120 million
Agriculture contributes
15.4%
to the national economy.
Problems faced by farmers from Mixing to spraying
The excessive and inefficient use of pesticides
Kills 11,000
people
65–70%
of the cultivated area
treated with pesticides.
Uneven application of Pesticides is harming the crops & the environment.
Lack of technological connectivity for the majority of the farmers they use traditional ways to spray the pesticides.
As per the National Sample
Survey Office data, the overall literacy rate for farmers is around 71%
Climate change
promotes the heavy use of
Pesticides due to unpredictable
weather conditions.
What SOLUTION did we came up with
To mitigate these issues, we propose an Interactive Pesticide Mixing Device that simplifies and automates the process. This device integrates simple mechanics to reduce contact with pesticides, ensures precise measurement, and enables easy mixing through an intuitive, text-free interface.
Key features
Pre-set Markers for Effortless Mixing:
The Pesticide Mixer uses pre-set markers for crop-specific levels, enabling accurate mixing without manual measurement or guesswork.
Intuitive Design for Novice Users:
The Pesticide Mixer offers simple controls and clear instructions for confident, efficient use by novices.
Compact and Portable:
The compact Pesticide Mixer is easy to transport, ensuring convenience and consistent performance anywhere
Built-in Blender for Added Safety:
The Pesticide Mixer’s built-in blender reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals, minimizing manual handling risks.
Inclusive Interactions
The main interactions used in PesiMix are kept minimal & are inspired from daily household appliances to make it inclusive.
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