Smart Medicine Dispenser

Our team has created a smart pill dispenser that helps patients manage their medication regimen.

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Inspiration

We were inspired by the need to help people who struggle with medication management. According to research, medication non-adherence is a major problem in healthcare and can lead to serious health consequences. We wanted to create a solution that would help individuals keep track of their medications and take them on time, every time.

What it does

Our smart pill dispenser is a device that stores and dispenses medications automatically. It is programmed to remind patients to take their medication at specific times of the day and dispense the correct dosage. It also has an audio feature to ensure that the patients take the right medication at the right time.

How we built it

To build the smart pill dispenser, we used an Arduino microcontroller, servo motor, LCD screen, a real-time clock, and a 3D printer to create the physical components. We also developed a mobile application that allows patients to set up reminders and track their medication usage.

Challenges we ran into

One of the biggest challenges we faced was designing the mechanism that dispenses the pills accurately. We had to experiment with different motor speeds and gear ratios to get it just right. We also had to ensure that the dispenser was secure and tamper-proof to prevent unauthorized access to medication. Along with this we had to figure out how to publish medicine information to our website portal.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of the fact that we were able to create a working prototype of the smart pill dispenser that is reliable and easy to use. We were also able to develop a website that provides information about the medicines being prescribed, a portal for the doctor to see their patients and their medication schedule, and a portal for the patient that notifies them to take their medications at certain times of the day. Furthermore, we integrated the Twilio API to send text messages to the patient when their medication is dispensed.

What we learned

Throughout the project, we learned a lot about the importance for rigorous testing and iteration through each process of the project. We also learned a lot about the technical aspects of building a smart device, such as the Arduino microcontroller and using 3D printers.

What's next for Smart Medicine Dispenser

In the future, we hope to refine the design of the smart pill dispenser and make it even more user-friendly. We also plan to conduct more extensive user testing to ensure that it meets the needs of our target users. Additionally, we would like to explore ways to integrate the device with electronic health records and other healthcare technologies to provide a more comprehensive solution for medication management.

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