<![CDATA[This community engagement program aimed to improve production efficiency and partner empowerment through the implementation of an automatic chicken feather plucking machine based on ESP32 and the Internet of Things (IoT) at Rumah Potong Anindya, Lompoe Village, Parepare City, Indonesia. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of observation, technology design and implementation, socialization, training, hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation. Training involved 20 participants and covered machine operation, ESP32 and IoT functions, equipment maintenance, and occupational safety procedures. Evaluation was conducted to assess participants’ understanding and ability to apply the training outcomes, as well as consumer responses to product quality and service. The implementation of the technology reduced the chicken feather plucking time from 5–10 minutes to approximately 1 minute per chicken. Furthermore, 85% of participants demonstrated a positive understanding of ESP32 concepts, while 85% reported being able to apply the training outcomes in business activities. A survey of 34 consumers indicated that 97.1% were highly satisfied with the products and 100% responded positively to service speed. The program concludes that ESP32- and IoT-based appropriate technology can improve production efficiency, technological skills, and service quality while supporting safer and more sustainable production processes.]]>
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