Problem

The elderly often have difficulty remembering to take their medication on time, which can lead to serious health issues. Additionally, they may struggle with the physical dexterity required to open pill bottles and dispense the correct dosage. This can result in missed doses or accidental overdoses. To address these issues, our team set out to create an automatic pill dispenser that would be easy for seniors to use and would help them stay on track with their medication schedules.

After researching existing products on the market, we found that many were expensive and overly complicated. They often required extensive setup and programming, which could be overwhelming for seniors who are not tech-savvy. We knew that we needed to create a solution that was affordable, user-friendly, and effective.

Solution

We began by conducting extensive research on patents and IOT concepts. We used this knowledge to design a prototype automatic pill dispenser that would meet the needs of our target audience.

The main features of our device include a voice recognition system via iPhone and a motion sensor to activate dispensing pills. The user simply speaks into their phone to request their medication, and the motion sensor senses their hand which then dispenses one pill at a time, reducing the risk of accidental overdose.

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(Design Journal for process)

Impact

Reduced instances of missed doses
Improved medication adherence

Automatic Pill Dispenser