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MANUAL RICE TRANSPLANTER

What is a Manual Rice Transplanter?

A manual rice transplanter is is simple agricultural tool designed to assist farmers in the process of transplanting rice seedlings into a paddy field.

Why is Manual Rice Transplanter so important?

- Increased labor efficiency.

- Consistency in depth and spacing.

- Reduce physical strain on farmers.

- It's affordable and accessible.

Working Process:

- Farmer fills the seedling tray.

- Pull the transplanter in reverse.

- Rotate the crank handle with one hand, pulling back with other.

- The crank handle activates the chain & gear mechanism, which transfers seedlings to a series of Forks.

- Forks place the seedling in the field.

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Top View

Right View

Front View

Left View

Cognitive Work Analysis

Cognitive Work Analysis (CWA) is a conceptual framework that analyzes the forces that influence human-information interaction. 

Below is the CWA for the Manual Rice Transplanter-

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REBA Analysis

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Design Recommendations

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