INDUSTRY:
INDUSTRY:
AGRITECH
AGRITECH
ENGAGEMENT:
ENGAGEMENT:
INNOV8HUB
INNOV8HUB
YEAR:
YEAR:
2025
2025
SOFTWARE:
SOFTWARE:
BLENDER
BLENDER
ROLE:
ROLE:
VISUALIZATION
VISUALIZATION
AGRO
NOVA
AGRO
NOVA
AGRO
NOVA
AgroNova Dryer is a hybrid solar-battery-powered multi-crop drying system developed by a research team from the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, as part of the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) programme, an initiative implemented in collaboration with Innov8Hub, provided participating research teams with access to innovation training, technical mentorship, prototype development, fabrication facilities, and product-development support at Innov8Hub, Abuja.
AgroNova Dryer is a hybrid solar-battery-powered multi-crop drying system developed by a research team from the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, as part of the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) programme, an initiative implemented in collaboration with Innov8Hub, provided participating research teams with access to innovation training, technical mentorship, prototype development, fabrication facilities, and product-development support at Innov8Hub, Abuja.
AgroNova Dryer is a hybrid solar-battery-powered multi-crop drying system developed by a research team from the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, as part of the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) programme, an initiative implemented in collaboration with Innov8Hub, provided participating research teams with access to innovation training, technical mentorship, prototype development, fabrication facilities, and product-development support at Innov8Hub, Abuja.
AgroNova Dryer is a hybrid solar-battery-powered multi-crop drying system developed by a research team from the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, as part of the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR) programme, an initiative implemented in collaboration with Innov8Hub, provided participating research teams with access to innovation training, technical mentorship, prototype development, fabrication facilities, and product-development support at Innov8Hub, Abuja.
CAD files for the drying chamber and solar collector were provided by Nnaemeka Godwin of the Innov8Hub Design Team. I prepared the supplied geometry for visualization, then modelled the solar panel and additional components from the physical prototype to complete the digital representation of the system. Further modelling and scene preparation were carried out in Blender to make the assembly suitable for simulation, and rendering.
CAD files for the drying chamber and solar collector were provided by Nnaemeka Godwin of the Innov8Hub Design Team. I prepared the supplied geometry for visualization, then modelled the solar panel and additional components from the physical prototype to complete the digital representation of the system. Further modelling and scene preparation were carried out in Blender to make the assembly suitable for simulation, and rendering.
CAD files for the drying chamber and solar collector were provided by Nnaemeka Godwin of the Innov8Hub Design Team. I prepared the supplied geometry for visualization, then modelled the solar panel and additional components from the physical prototype to complete the digital representation of the system. Further modelling and scene preparation were carried out in Blender to make the assembly suitable for simulation, and rendering.
CAD files for the drying chamber and solar collector were provided by Nnaemeka Godwin of the Innov8Hub Design Team. I prepared the supplied geometry for visualization, then modelled the solar panel and additional components from the physical prototype to complete the digital representation of the system. Further modelling and scene preparation were carried out in Blender to make the assembly suitable for simulation, and rendering.
To communicate the structure of the system more clearly, I created custom component callouts using Geometry Nodes in Blender. The callouts were integrated into the scene to identify major components of the drying chamber and solar collector, allowing the visualization to move beyond product presentation and explain how the different parts contribute to the overall system.
To communicate the structure of the system more clearly, I created custom component callouts using Geometry Nodes in Blender. The callouts were integrated into the scene to identify major components of the drying chamber and solar collector, allowing the visualization to move beyond product presentation and explain how the different parts contribute to the overall system.
To communicate the structure of the system more clearly, I created custom component callouts using Geometry Nodes in Blender. The callouts were integrated into the scene to identify major components of the drying chamber and solar collector, allowing the visualization to move beyond product presentation and explain how the different parts contribute to the overall system.
To communicate the structure of the system more clearly, I created custom component callouts using Geometry Nodes in Blender. The callouts were integrated into the scene to identify major components of the drying chamber and solar collector, allowing the visualization to move beyond product presentation and explain how the different parts contribute to the overall system.
The heating mechanism was visualized using multiple curves combined with custom material effects to represent the movement of energy and heated air through the system.
The animation follows the process from solar radiation reaching the collector, heat generation within the collector, and the transfer of heated air into the drying chamber, providing a visual explanation of the system's solar-assisted drying mechanism.
The heating mechanism was visualized using multiple curves combined with custom material effects to represent the movement of energy and heated air through the system.
The animation follows the process from solar radiation reaching the collector, heat generation within the collector, and the transfer of heated air into the drying chamber, providing a visual explanation of the system's solar-assisted drying mechanism.
The heating mechanism was visualized using multiple curves combined with custom material effects to represent the movement of energy and heated air through the system.
The animation follows the process from solar radiation reaching the collector, heat generation within the collector, and the transfer of heated air into the drying chamber, providing a visual explanation of the system's solar-assisted drying mechanism.
The heating mechanism was visualized using multiple curves combined with custom material effects to represent the movement of energy and heated air through the system.
The animation follows the process from solar radiation reaching the collector, heat generation within the collector, and the transfer of heated air into the drying chamber, providing a visual explanation of the system's solar-assisted drying mechanism.
The visualization also presents the electrical and control systems that support AgroNova's operation. Sensors, PTC heaters, DC fans, batteries, and the control box were represented within the digital assembly.
The visualization also presents the electrical and control systems that support AgroNova's operation. Sensors, PTC heaters, DC fans, batteries, and the control box were represented within the digital assembly.
The visualization also presents the electrical and control systems that support AgroNova's operation. Sensors, PTC heaters, DC fans, batteries, and the control box were represented within the digital assembly.
The visualization also presents the electrical and control systems that support AgroNova's operation. Sensors, PTC heaters, DC fans, batteries, and the control box were represented within the digital assembly.
Pepper was selected as the specimen for visualizing the drying process. Rigid-body simulation was used to recreate the pouring of peppers onto the drying rack and their movement into the drying chamber.
Pepper was selected as the specimen for visualizing the drying process. Rigid-body simulation was used to recreate the pouring of peppers onto the drying rack and their movement into the drying chamber.
Pepper was selected as the specimen for visualizing the drying process. Rigid-body simulation was used to recreate the pouring of peppers onto the drying rack and their movement into the drying chamber.
Pepper was selected as the specimen for visualizing the drying process. Rigid-body simulation was used to recreate the pouring of peppers onto the drying rack and their movement into the drying chamber.
The operation of the AgroNova system was visualized using a rigged hand model to simulate a user interacting with the device. The hand was animated to operate the interface, demonstrating how the system can be started, adjusted, and controlled during the drying process.
The operation of the AgroNova system was visualized using a rigged hand model to simulate a user interacting with the device. The hand was animated to operate the interface, demonstrating how the system can be started, adjusted, and controlled during the drying process.
The operation of the AgroNova system was visualized using a rigged hand model to simulate a user interacting with the device. The hand was animated to operate the interface, demonstrating how the system can be started, adjusted, and controlled during the drying process.
The operation of the AgroNova system was visualized using a rigged hand model to simulate a user interacting with the device. The hand was animated to operate the interface, demonstrating how the system can be started, adjusted, and controlled during the drying process.
The drying process was then represented through advanced material effects, creating a visual transition that communicates the drying of the peppers as the system operates.
The drying process was then represented through advanced material effects, creating a visual transition that communicates the drying of the peppers as the system operates.
The drying process was then represented through advanced material effects, creating a visual transition that communicates the drying of the peppers as the system operates.
The drying process was then represented through advanced material effects, creating a visual transition that communicates the drying of the peppers as the system operates.
My role focused on the 3D visualization and visual presentation of the AgroMech prototype. I worked from the provided CAD data to develop the presentation-ready 3D assets and create visual content that communicated the design and physical characteristics of the machine.
My role focused on the 3D visualization and visual presentation of the AgroMech prototype. I worked from the provided CAD data to develop the presentation-ready 3D assets and create visual content that communicated the design and physical characteristics of the machine.
My role focused on the 3D visualization and visual presentation of the AgroMech prototype. I worked from the provided CAD data to develop the presentation-ready 3D assets and create visual content that communicated the design and physical characteristics of the machine.
My role focused on the 3D visualization and visual presentation of the AgroMech prototype. I worked from the provided CAD data to develop the presentation-ready 3D assets and create visual content that communicated the design and physical characteristics of the machine.
This project is presented in my portfolio with permission from the AgroNova Project Team. This portfolio presentation focuses specifically on my contribution to the 3D visualization of the prototype.
The images, video clips, animations, and other visual materials presented in this case study may not be reproduced, redistributed, modified, commercially used, or presented as another person's work without prior authorization. Unauthorized use, reproduction, redistribution, or representation of these materials is prohibited.
This project is presented in my portfolio with permission from the AgroNova Project Team. This portfolio presentation focuses specifically on my contribution to the 3D visualization of the prototype.
The images, video clips, animations, and other visual materials presented in this case study may not be reproduced, redistributed, modified, commercially used, or presented as another person's work without prior authorization. Unauthorized use, reproduction, redistribution, or representation of these materials is prohibited.
This project is presented in my portfolio with permission from the AgroNova Project Team. This portfolio presentation focuses specifically on my contribution to the 3D visualization of the prototype.
The images, video clips, animations, and other visual materials presented in this case study may not be reproduced, redistributed, modified, commercially used, or presented as another person's work without prior authorization. Unauthorized use, reproduction, redistribution, or representation of these materials is prohibited.
This project is presented in my portfolio with permission from the AgroNova Project Team. This portfolio presentation focuses specifically on my contribution to the 3D visualization of the prototype.
The images, video clips, animations, and other visual materials presented in this case study may not be reproduced, redistributed, modified, commercially used, or presented as another person's work without prior authorization. Unauthorized use, reproduction, redistribution, or representation of these materials is prohibited.
