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DNO - Created by Da Nang students, LotusEase is revolutionizing lotus seed shelling, boosting productivity, easing labour and transforming how to process this iconic agricultural product.
Their invention, LotusEase, is a semi-automatic lotus seed shelling machine designed to ease labor intensity while boosting productivity.
With its compact design and affordable build, the device can process up to 50 kilograms of fresh lotus seeds per hour, preserving 88 - 91% of the seeds intact, a performance unheard of in existing commercial machines.
The project is a joint effort between engineering students from the University of Technology and Education and the University of Economics, both under the University of Da Nang. Mentored by Dr. Bui Van Hung, the team developed LotusEase from scratch after identifying a glaring gap in Vietnam’s post-harvest supply chain.
“Most machines cater to dried seeds and cost far beyond the reach of smallholder farmers. We wanted to create a machine that serves real people, in real farming villages”, said Le Thi Cam Doan, one of the team members.
Currently undergoing field trials in central Vietnam, LotusEase has already attracted praise from cooperatives and small-scale producers. But the students are aiming higher.
With sights set on the Mekong Delta, a lotus-growing powerhouse, the team is developing solar-powered models and plans to recycle seed shells into organic fertilizer, embracing a circular economy model.
LotusEase has already won a top prize at the university’s startup competition and made the finals of SURF 2025 Da Nang’s premier innovation contest.
More than a machine, it is a symbol of grassroots ingenuity meeting smart engineering. And if these students have their way, LotusEase won’t just stay in the lab, it is expected to blossom across Vietnam’s farmlands.