Inspiration
The idea for Sips Don’t Lie came from a very relatable problem: we often forget to drink water! 😅 Whether you're a busy college student or a working professional, staying hydrated is a challenge. But here’s something we all hate — public embarrassment! 😳 So, we thought, why not combine the two? What if your water bottle could publicly mock you every time you forget to take a sip? And that’s how Sips Don’t Lie was born, a playful solution to keep you hydrated, all while making hydration fun (and maybe a little embarrassing)! 🎤🥤
What it does
Sips Don’t Lie is a smart water bottle that playfully calls you out if you haven’t taken a sip of water in 30 minutes. Using an ultrasonic range sensor, it tracks the water level in the bottle, and if you haven’t taken a sip, it generates a funny, publicly embarrassing reminder using the Voiceflow API. Meanwhile, the online dashboard adds a fun gamification element, letting you track and compare points with your friends based on how often you drink water! 📊🏆
How we built it
We used an ultrasonic range sensor to measure the water level inside the bottle by calculating the distance to the surface. Multiple measurements are taken to ensure accuracy, even when walking. The data is processed by a microcontroller, and if no sip is detected, the Claude 3.5 LLM generates a humorous, voice-activated reminder through the Voiceflow API. The insult is then played via a Bluetooth speaker. To keep things fun, the system is linked to a real-time online dashboard, where users gain or lose points based on their water intake. 🎧💻
Challenges we ran into
One of the toughest challenges was selecting the right sensor that would accurately track water levels without allowing users to cheat by just leaving the cap open! 🤔 After some research, we landed on the ultrasonic range sensor. Another challenge was fine-tuning the timing intervals and making sure the funny reminders felt fresh every time, thanks to Claude 3.5. Oh, and integrating the sensor with the Bluetooth speaker while keeping everything portable? Not easy! But we made it happen. 🔄🔊
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We’re proud of developing a fun, engaging solution to a common problem — hydration! We successfully built a smart water bottle that not only tracks your water intake but also makes sure you stay accountable in a playful way. 💪 We’re especially proud of integrating the Voiceflow API and making sure each reminder feels fresh and personalized. Plus, adding a gamification aspect with real-time point tracking took the project to another level! 🚀
What we learned
We learned a lot about sensor technology, specifically how to measure liquid levels accurately without margin of error. We also discovered the joys (and challenges!) of working with voice APIs like Voiceflow and how to craft a seamless user experience. Importantly, we learned how powerful a little humor can be in solving everyday problems! 😂
What's next for Sips Don't Lie!
Next, we want to refine the voice prompts further, making them even more dynamic and personalized. We also want to improve the gamification dashboard by adding social features, allowing users to challenge their friends to hydration duels! 🔥💧 Eventually, we aim to introduce different bottle designs and integrate AI that tracks individual hydration needs, creating a fully personalized water-buddy experience.
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