Fluviotion: ITB Students’ Innovation for Clean Water in Cikarag Village
By Rayhan Adri Fulvian - Mahasiswa Teknik Geofisika, 2021
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id - Five ITB students created an innovation called Fluviotion, a device that can purify water from local reservoirs and collect rainwater in a storage tank using Internet of Things (IoT) technology so the system can operate automatically and efficiently.
This innovation was developed to solve the clean water crisis in Cikarang Village, located in Malangbong District, Garut Regency.
The team, consisting of M. Taufik Irawan (Geophysical Engineering, 2022), Anindya Roro (Geophysical Engineering, 2022), Arzethi Bilbina Sari (Geophysical Engineering, 2022), Abraham Satria (Mechanical Engineering, 2022), dan Fina Mutiara (Urban and Regional Planning, 2023) developed the tool in the KM ITB Student Research Program, a program inspired by PKM (Student Creativity Program) of the Indonesian Directorate of Learning and Student Affairs.
One of the categories in this program is Engineering Application, which encourages students to develop innovative and functional products. In developing Fluviotion, the team adhered to the standards set by the regional water utility companies (PDAM) and government regulations concerning clean water management.
This innovation emerged from a concern for the ongoing drought experienced by the residents of Cikarag Village. Through a community development approach, the team not only offered a technological solution, but also involved the community in the design and implementation process. This was done so that the residents can understand and participate in utilizing these tools so that the sustainability of innovation can be maintained.
The process of making Fluviotion was not without challenge, ranging from conceptualizing the idea from zero, managing the budget, to socializing with the community. However, with the guidance from Dr. Setianingsih, S.T., M.T., from the Applied Geophysics and Exploration Research Group of ITB, and excellent cooperation, they were able to overcome the obstacles and present an innovation that has the potential to bring great benefits.
For Anindya and her team, participating in the competition was not just about winning awards, but also an opportunity to create a real impact on society. In addition, this event provides exposure to the industry and opens up opportunities for cooperation with various parties. Experience in developing innovations like this is a valuable provision for students to apply their knowledge on a wider scale.
Reporter: Rayhan Adri Fulvian (Geophysical Engineering, 2021)
Translator: Halwa Syazwina Khairani (Postharvest Technology, 2022)
