Inspiration

  • Need for portable, efficient air purification in polluted urban environments.
  • Desire to help individuals with respiratory issues breathe cleaner air.
  • Aim to create a compact and user-friendly air purification device.

What it does

  • Portable air purifier using activated carbon technology.
  • Filters out harmful pollutants and allergens.
  • Equipped with sensors to monitor air quality in real time.
  • Provides feedback through a connected app.
  • Offers tips to improve air quality based on sensor readings.

How we built it

  • Utilized activated carbon filter for air purification.
  • Integrated air quality sensors and a rechargeable battery.
  • Developed a mobile app for monitoring and controlling the device via Bluetooth.
  • Designed both the hardware and software for seamless user experience.

Challenges we ran into

  • Balancing compact design with effective purification capability.
  • Ensuring real-time data accuracy from the air quality sensors.
  • Optimizing battery life while maintaining device performance.
  • Achieving reliable Bluetooth connectivity between the device and app.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Successfully created a functional prototype of AriGo AirGuard Pro.
  • Developed an intuitive and user-friendly app interface.
  • Achieved accurate air quality monitoring with real-time feedback.
  • Shortlisted in the top 25 out of 1700 teams in the Entropy 2024 competition.

What we learned

  • Gained insights into hardware-software integration challenges.
  • Enhanced skills in designing for user experience and product functionality.
  • Learned about the complexities of real-time air quality monitoring.
  • Improved teamwork and problem-solving under competition pressure.

What's next for AriGo AirGuard Pro

  • Further testing and refinement of the prototype.
  • Enhancing the app’s features with more data analytics.
  • Exploring market opportunities and potential partnerships.
  • Planning for large-scale production and distribution.

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