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Innovation project
Smart Home Relay Hub
2026 · Pilot Build · Mzuzu Technical University
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Overview
An automation board for simple appliance switching, safety controls and modular home demonstrations.
Our experience
Piloted with university makerspace students. Focused on safe relay switching, modular expansion, and demo-ready packaging for training sessions.
Tags
AutomationPilot Build2026
Published June 1, 2026
Project members
Siliya Hardware Group
Board design
University Makerspace
Pilot testing
Peter Kamanga
Safety review
Partners
- HomeTech Collective
- Mzuzu Technical University
Funders
- Innovation Accelerator Fund
Competitions
National IoT Prototype Challenge
2026
Submitted the relay hub for modular home automation demonstrations.
Events attended
University Makerspace Demo Day
Organizer2026 · Mzuzu Technical University
Hosted a live build session using the relay hub as the core demo kit.