Design and Fabrication of a Prototype Automated Instant Noodle Vending Machine

Authors

  • Emmanuelle R. Biglete School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapúa University Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
  • Manolito M. Landicho Jr. School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapúa University Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
  • Florence Rei V. Quicho School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Mapúa University Intramuros, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
  • Zaliman Sauli School of Microelectronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Pauh Putra Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Instant Noodle, Vending Machine, Automated Prototype,

Abstract

The project aims to help people especially those who are working in call centres to enjoy eating noodles easily and quickly during their short breaks. The unique feature of this instant noodle vending machine is that it eliminates the use of plastic or paper cups during dispensing. Instead, cooked noodle mix is directly dispensed into the mug provided by the user. The working prototype is flexible to dispense crushed noodles, four different flavours to choose from, and hot water. The dispensing process is sequential which starts from the detection of the cup, crushed noodles dispensing, seasoning dispensing based on the desired flavour, and lastly, the water injection. The researchers were able to design and fabricate the machine based on set standards with an acceptable percent error which are within the tolerance limits. The working prototype was fabricated, and statistical results showed an acceptable range of values.

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Published

2018-05-30

How to Cite

Biglete, E. R., Landicho Jr., M. M., Quicho, F. R. V., & Sauli, Z. (2018). Design and Fabrication of a Prototype Automated Instant Noodle Vending Machine. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-15), 75–79. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/4050

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