Inspiration
A cross between a mood-ring and self-care.
What it does
Provides instant feedback based on biometric (temperature) data to encourage emotional mindfulness and self-reflection.
How we built it
The hardware utilizes a temperature sensor and a LED light powered and programmed through an Arduino UNO. The wearable components are enclosed in a gold ring (previously an earring). The Smart Mood(c) is a supporting tool to the site. The online tool was created through bootstrap and hosted on GitHub to bring a quick and easy platform to all.
Challenges we ran into
Unfortunately, our heart-rate sensor was defective. This limited our data retrieval. Missing components, which led to taking long detours. The learning curve of a new language (C++) and of a new hardware (Arduino UNO) was a welcomed challenge.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
The evolution of our idea showed us our ability to adapt despite issues out of our control. The final product is beyond what we had originally thought of.
What we learned
The basics of a new language, new hardware and that it is always good to reward yourself with food and breaks.
What's next for Smart Mood
Introduce additional biometric sensors such as a heartbeat sensor. An application version of the website to increase accessibility. The next prototype could be wireless.
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