THE DESIGN OF MODULAR AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL TRANSPORTATION TOOLFOR RURAL AREA IN WEST JAVA

• Main Author: Haris Lukito, Ruben
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/53137
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The majority, rural people in West Java live from agriculture. The decline in human resources resulted in the need for tools that could help farmers cultivate their land. However, agricultural tools are not always used all year round. Therefore, the aim of this design is to design a multifunctional mechanical device for use in rural areas, especially the highlands. The data gathering used the literature study method regarding previous research on transportation needs in rural areas and agriculture to determine general conditions. Interviews and observations in Cisondari Village, West Java were conducted to gather information about specific needs. From literature studies as well as interviews and observations, it can be concluded that there is a need for a multifunctional means of transportation to support the social life of rural communities. However, there is no means of transportation that can be used by farmers to cultivate land in the highlands. Therefore, we need a concept of a mechanical device that can be used for various activities on land as well as for social needs such as transporting goods and people.