Design of Maggot Drying Machine Ergonomic Using Anthropometric Data Nugraha*, Iyan Bachtiar, Dewi Shofi, Rahma Aulianisa
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
The problem in this research is organic waste management. In 2024, according to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Bandung City, the largest waste production is food scraps, reaching 44.51% of the total daily waste produced in Bandung City. One way to overcome waste through maggot cultivation. To preserve maggots, a drying process is needed, carried out by the method of drying them under sunlight. However, this method requires a fairly long time, which is around 6-8 hours depending on the intensity of the sun^s heat. This has the potential to cause the resulting maggots to become too dry. This research aims to replace the manual drying process with the use of sunlight so that it will maintain the quality of the maggot drying results and become a solution to overcome waste problems, especially organic waste. The method used in this research is through measuring anthropometric data then applying the results of these calculations through the design of a maggot drying machine product. The results of this research are the design of a maggot drying machine using an anthropometric approach to obtain ergonomic dimensions. It is equipped with wheels and a handle for easy movement and transportation. This machine is also equipped with a shelf for storing gas and a stove. This device has a length of 101 cm, a width of 70 cm, and a height of 117 cm. The body dimensions used are standing elbow height, hip height, and arm reach.
