IIT Delhi's Rural Tech Group Empowers Industry with Innovative Wooden Bead Making Device

IIT Delhi's Rural Tech Group has successfully facilitated the transfer of technology for a wooden bead-making device powered by an AC motor to the industry. This significant accomplishment in technology transfer was made possible with the assistance of FITT-IIT Delhi. Check details here 

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) successfully transferred the technology for an AC motor-powered wooden bead-making device to the industry. This innovation promises significant benefits for the rural communities, especially the women residing in Mathura, Vrindavan, and nearby regions of Uttar Pradesh, India.

The device is designed to craft spherical beads ranging from 5 mm to 25 mm in diameter using wood as the primary material. It can execute turning and drilling operations concurrently, leveraging an advanced speed control mechanism that allows operational speeds to fluctuate between 2000 and 3000 rpm through a variable frequency drive. Currently, these beads predominantly originate from Tulsi (Holy Basil) stems, serving the purpose of creating garlands for devotees.

The most recent iteration of the device, conceived by IIT Delhi's PhD student, Mr. Yashwant Prasad, operates almost silently. This upgrade has notably boosted artisans' daily output and income from Rs. 700–800 to approximately Rs. 3000 per day.

Harraj Industries has acquired the licensing rights for the technology and intends to manufacture and distribute the device. The design of this innovation is safeguarded by design registration at the Indian Patent Office. The technology transfer was facilitated by FITT-IIT Delhi.

“The AC Motor-Powered Wooden Bead Making Device has evolved over a decade as a science and technology project due to the constant efforts of the RuTAG IIT Delhi team that worked hard to improve the ergonomics and reduce the drudgery of the women artisans,” said Prof. SK Saha, Project PI and professor at IIT Delhi.

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