An DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNET OF THINGS BASED AUTOMATIC QUAIL EGG COLLECTION MACHINE

Design and Development of an IoT-Based Automatic Quail Egg Collection Machine: Mechanical System Design and Performance

Abstract

Abstract: Quail farming is one of the agribusiness sectors with significant potential to meet food demands in
Indonesia. However, the egg collection process, which is still carried out manually, remains a major obstacle
to improving efficiency and productivity. This manual process requires considerable time and labor and poses
a high risk of egg damage. These conditions lead to increased operational costs and decreased production
quality. This study aims to design and develop an Internet of Things (IoT)-based automatic quail egg collection
machine to reduce dependence on manual labor and enhance production efficiency. The research method
employed was Research and Development (RnD), which included literature review, system design, mechanical
and electronic component assembly, performance testing, and data analysis. The developed system consists of
a NEMA 23 stepper motor, roller conveyor, supporting sensors, and an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with
an IoT-based application. The system is designed to enable automatic egg collection and allows remote
monitoring and control via an internet network. The results indicate that the automatic quail egg collection
machine performs optimally at a motor speed of 40 rpm with an operating time of one minute. Under these
conditions, the system achieves a success rate of 98–100% with a cage capacity of 50 quails and a storage
capacity of 100 eggs. Furthermore, the implementation of IoT technology enables real-time monitoring and
control, thereby improving operational efficiency and ease of farm management. Therefore, the developed
machine is proven to enhance productivity, reduce manual workload, and support the application of automation
technology in the quail farming sector in Indonesia.
Keywords: design and development, automatic machine, egg collection, Internet of Things, quail.