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The team—comprising Cindy Nathania (Industrial Engineering 2022), Farrell A.K. Adhirajasa (Industrial Engineering 2022), and Francesco Manuel Bertrand Sinaga (Chemical Engineering 2022)—won second place with their innovation, GloVibe, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based anti-vibration glove designed to improve workplace safety.

Human-Centered Innovation for Workplace Safety

CHRONICS 2025 carried the theme “Elevating Construction Experience through Human-Centered Innovation in Safety and Productivity”. Inspired by the issue of occupational safety in the construction sector, the ITB team designed GloVibe to help reduce the risk of injuries caused by prolonged exposure to hand-transmitted vibration.

The glove is made of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) as a damping material and equipped with sensors to detect vibration intensity. The collected data are transmitted in real time to the Arduino Cloud platform and displayed on a dashboard accessible to safety supervisors.

“We developed this innovation by combining ergonomics and technology. Our goal was to create a solution that is not only comfortable to wear but also provides accurate data for safety management,” explained Cindy.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration as the Key to Success

Interdisciplinary collaboration became the team’s greatest strength. Cindy and Farrell focused on product design and ergonomics, while Francesco developed the electronic and IoT monitoring systems. Their understanding of various coursework, including Product and Business Design and Engineering Economics, enriched the scientific and analytical aspects of their project.

“Our strategy was simple, always think one step ahead by adding scientific analysis to ensure our design has a solid foundation,” said Farrell.

From a Course Project to an International Achievement

Interestingly, the idea to participate in the competition began as a project requirement for the Interdisciplinary Engineering Project (PRI) course at the Faculty of Industrial Technology, ITB. Through strong teamwork and dedication, the project evolved into an innovative creation that stood out on the international stage.

Under the supervision of Gradiyan Budi Pratama, S.T., M.T., M.Sc., the GloVibe team was selected as one of the top ten finalists and ultimately secured second place. This achievement demonstrates how interdisciplinary collaboration can lead to practical solutions for industry challenges while bringing pride to ITB at the Southeast Asian level.

Reporter: Mely Anggrini (Meteorology, 2022)