DocumentCode
2261139
Title
Supporting automation research & dissemination projects in capital constrained economies
Author
McMondo, Okodi S. ; Nabuuma, Betty ; Olupot, Peter W. ; Buhwezi, Kariko B.
Author_Institution
Sch. of Eng., Coll. of Eng. Design Art & Technol., Makerere Univ., Kampala, Uganda
fYear
2011
fDate
13-15 Sept. 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
The resources for vibrant technological research institutions in Uganda do exist in form of recyclable machine components, government funding, skilled manpower, demand for low cost technological solutions to existing problems, a large and youthful population, and Internet information resources. This paper explores a process to conduct research and orient young engineering students to conduct product research and development for machine automation as it addresses the unique challenges of a limited budget, a scanty resource market, and an inefficient supply chain and limited existing automation expertise.
Keywords
machinery production industries; project management; research and development management; Uganda; automation research and dissemination project; capital constrained economy; machine automation; technological research institution; Automation; Context; Government; Industries; Object recognition; Production; Research and development;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
AFRICON, 2011
Conference_Location
Livingstone
ISSN
2153-0025
Print_ISBN
978-1-61284-992-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/AFRCON.2011.6072163
Filename
6072163
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