Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Sona College Designs Assistive Sewing Machines for Differently-Abled
Imagine sewing machines that are easier for people with disabilities to use!
A college in India created new designs for sewing machines so that people with limited movement could work them.
They created three new ideas: one that uses a hand press, another that senses hand movements, and one that uses a glove.
These inventions help women earn money and feel more independent.
The Tamil Nadu government has funded these machines, and more funding is expected.
The college is working with companies to make these machines widely available.
Sona College of Technology developed assistive technology for sewing machines.
The college team patented three innovations.
These machines allow differently-abled women to sew independently.
Over 300 women have been trained using the machines.
The initiative aims to provide livelihood support and promote inclusion.
- Who
- Faculty at Sona College of Technology, along with a four-member team
- What
- Designed and patented assistive technology for sewing machines.
- When
- Patents granted in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
- Where
- Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To enable differently-abled women to sew independently and earn a living.
- Organization
- Sona College of Technology
- Location
- Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
- Focus
- Assistive Technology for Sewing Machines
- Patents Awarded
- 3 (Load-Cell L-Plate, Optical Sensor, Haptic Glove)
- Beneficiaries
- Differently-abled women
- Training Program
- Sona College-run community center