Inspiration
Being iPhone users, we realised that the constant need to change iPhones after only a year or two not only hurts our wallets but also contributes to Ewaste. Switching to a new smartphone can result in around 60-100 kg of CO₂ emissions which is a simple issue that can be fixed.
What it does
We have designed a modular phone with customisable parts which we are able to assemble together to extend its life cycle and reduce CO₂ emissions. Depending on the features consumers want for their phone, additional components such as cameras can be added. The internal components such as battery can also be replaced for an extended life cycle of the phone.
How we built it
We created a phone designed based on the consumer monopoly of the iPhone to cater to user familiarity and also increasing the ease of transition for consumers to switch to our phone. Customers can customise their preferred functions hence decreasing the amount they dispose and spend over the longrun.
Challenges we ran into
Project Ara was bulkier and less durable, failing due to complexity, a lack of demand, and high upfront costs. Additionally, the current self-healing glass technology only repairs small scratches.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
The idea has existed within the market already but is not currently wide spread, hence the solution we made fixes this gap within the market with a feasible plan.
What we learned
We learned how we can effectively plan a project from zero to the final stages before production in a short time span.
What's next for Modular design phone
Engineering design, including more details 3D model design, marital choosing and testing / simulation
Built With
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