Ergonomic design of weeds sprayer based on recycle energy to support palm oil replanting

Abstract

Research-based service activities on the development of weed sprayer have been carried out in Bukit Kratai Village, Rumbio Jaya District, Kampar Regency. The weed sprayer was developed by taking into account the ergonomics of the product based on an initial survey study of anthropometric data from Indonesians. While the design and selection of important product components was done using the VDI2222 method. After producing product, initial testing was carried out in the laboratory and then testing was carried out in the oil palm plantation area of Bukit Kratai Village. The developed weed control device utilizes a 0.8 Pa electric motor, 100 m flexible hose, and an adjustable nozzle whose energy is supplied by a set of solar panels. During product testing, in this case the oilm palm organization distinguished by Plasma Manager of PTPN V, the Chair of the Karya Sawit KUD in Bukit Kratai, and the Chair of the Sumber Jaya Farmer Group, all elements strongly support and accept the innovation or appropriate technology developed on the product due to minimizing the risk of work accidents, facilitate work, and increase work productivity. Farmers really hope for the sustainability of this tool to the point where they can use it in the field.