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🤖 GrAMM – Making Small Factories Smarter and Faster

 
Theme: Industry 4.0 & 5.0 Adoption

1. Problem Statement:

Most small manufacturers lack access to automation due to cost and complexity. They struggle with downtime, low output, and poor process visibility.

2. Solution Overview:

GrAMM offers a modular automation solution combining sensors, collaborative robots, and AI dashboards. It helps automate key processes, monitor machine health, and improve efficiency.

3. Key Features:

  • Cobots for simple assembly tasks

  • Sensor kits for existing machines

  • Real-time performance dashboards

  • Predictive maintenance alerts

4. Technology Stack:

  • Robotics kits with Arduino/Jetson Nano

  • Web-based analytics dashboard

  • MQTT for sensor data streaming

5. Target Users:

Textile, packaging, food processing, auto-parts MSMEs

6. Impact:

  • Reduces downtime by 30%

  • Increases production by 20%

  • Enables Industry 4.0 transformation

7. Scalability:

  • Hardware + SaaS model

  • Local manufacturing of kits

8. Support Needed:

  • Rs. 15 Lakhs for R&D, robotics prototyping, cluster testing

  • Industry mentors and field engineers

Explanation

🧩 What Problem Are We Solving?

Many small-scale manufacturers in India—like those in textiles, packaging, or food processing—still run on manual machines. They face problems like:

  • Long downtime when machines break

  • Low productivity

  • No clear idea of how efficiently their factory is working

They can’t afford big automation systems like large factories, and don’t have trained experts to run them.

💡 What’s Our Solution?

GrAMM (Green Automation for MSME Manufacturing) is a plug-and-play automation system made specially for small factories. It includes:

  • Simple robots that can help with repetitive tasks like packing or assembling.

  • Sensor kits that can be attached to existing machines to monitor how they’re working.

  • A mobile/desktop dashboard that shows real-time updates like machine performance, errors, or maintenance needs.

In short, it turns old machines into smart machines—at an affordable price.

🔍 What Makes It Special?

  • 🦾 Cobots (collaborative robots): Work safely alongside humans to do simple repetitive tasks.

  • 📊 Real-time dashboard: Business owners can see which machines are running, which need maintenance, and how much is being produced—on a computer or phone.

  • ⚠️ Predictive alerts: Sensors detect if a machine might fail soon, allowing early repairs and avoiding production loss.

  • 🧩 Modular design: MSMEs can start small—add just one or two parts—and grow the system as they need.

🛠️ How Does It Work?

The system includes:

  • Affordable hardware kits (like Arduino or Jetson Nano) that connect to machines.

  • A web-based dashboard that works on mobile or desktop.

  • Sensors that send real-time data to the dashboard using lightweight communication tools.

All of this is designed to be easy to install and doesn’t require advanced technical knowledge to operate.

🎯 Who Will Use It?

  • Small manufacturers in textile, packaging, food processing, or auto parts sectors

  • Factory owners who want to improve output and reduce waste

  • MSMEs trying to become globally competitive or export-ready

🌱 What Impact Will It Have?

  • ⏱️ Reduce machine downtime by 30%

  • 📈 Increase production output by 20%

  • 💡 Improve decision-making with live factory data

  • ♻️ Support green and efficient manufacturing

📈 Can It Grow to More Factories?

Yes. GrAMM can be:

  • Sold as kits + software service (SaaS) across India

  • Assembled in local manufacturing units

  • Scaled using a train-the-trainer model for industrial zones and clusters

💰 What Support Is Needed?

We need:

  • ₹15 Lakhs for research, robotics prototyping, and testing in real MSME clusters

  • Mentorship and advice from industry automation experts

  • Partnerships with hardware suppliers and factory associations