Microcontroller-Based Automated Cloth Folding Machine for Domestic and Industrial Textile Applications

Hamna Sajjad; Sana Arshad; Sadia Muniza; Hafsa Qureshi; Habiba Fayyaz; Syeda Insia Nusrat

Authors

Hamna Sajjad Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Sana Arshad Electronic Design Center, Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Sadia Muniza Electronic Design Center, Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Hafsa Qureshi Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Habiba Fayyaz Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
Syeda Insia Nusrat Department of Electronic Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan

Keywords:

Cloth Folding, Lithiumion, Textile, Servo and Arduino

Abstract

Manual cloth folding is a repetitive and time-consuming process that limits productivity and efficiency in both domestic and industrial contexts. This work presents the design and implementation of a microcontroller-based automatic T-shirt folding machine aimed at achieving a fully autonomous operation without manual intervention. The proposed system employs lightweight acrylic boards for structural strength and portability. It integrates sensors to ensure precise garment detection and controlled folding operations. Experimental evaluation demonstrates a folding time of 9.2 seconds per shirt, ensuring operational efficiency and precision. The system effectively addresses the limitations of previous designs, particularly in terms of automation, sensing capability, and user safety, and provides a scalable foundation for future advancements in automated garment handling.

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