Another proud achievement was made by students of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Diponegoro University (Undip). The team consisting of Niki Aditia Gunawan (21060120130093), Muhammad Rafly Chairullah (21060120140161), and Zaenul Muntaha (21060120130087) won first place in the college category at the Semarang City ICT Festival 2024. The event was organized by the Semarang City Communication and Information Agency (Diskominfo) at the Semarang City Hall Courtyard on November 29, 2024, in celebration of the 53rd KORPRI Anniversary.
The Undip student team brought a prototype called HydroHens, an innovation based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology for water management in layer farms. This tool is designed to improve efficiency, health, and productivity of farms. HydroHens integrates a water filtration system, real-time monitoring, and a Smart Drinker that can be accessed easily through a mobile application. Through the app, farmers can monitor the progress of water conditions and control the system practically and effectively.
In his statement, Muhammad Rafly Chairullah expressed his emotion and pride for this achievement. “Getting first place in the university category is very moving for us, especially because the process of developing this tool was not easy. We faced various technical and conceptual challenges, especially in integrating the IoT system, water filtration, and Smart Drinker into one applicable device,” said Rafly.
He also gave a message to his fellow students. “Our message to our fellow students is to not be afraid to try new things and dare to put creative ideas into real work. Our hope for the future is that HydroHens does not stop as a prototype, but can be developed further so that it can really be widely utilized by laying hen farmers,” he added.
Semarang City ICT Festival 2024 is a prestigious event that brings together innovators from various walks of life, including from universities. With this award, Undip Electrical Engineering students have once again proven their contribution in creating technology-based solutions that are relevant to the needs of society.
This achievement is expected to inspire other students to continue working and presenting innovations that benefit the wider community. Congratulations to the Undip Electrical Engineering team for this extraordinary achievement!