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The Medchine

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Project Timeline

Feb 2021 - Mar-2021

OVERVIEW

This project involved designing and developing an automated pill dispenser to support elderly users in safely managing multiple daily medications, as a design competition for UBC Tech in Med. The device aimed to reduce the risk of missed or accidental double doses by automating the dispensing process and simplifying the user interface. As team lead, I coordinated the project from concept to prototype, delivering the final product one week ahead of schedule. I co-designed the mechanical dispensing mechanism using SolidWorks, ensuring both reliability and user safety. The extra development time was used to incorporate feedback from peers and target users, enhancing usability and accessibility. Additionally, I contributed to the creation and refinement of brochures and presentations to clearly communicate the product’s functionality and value.

HighlightS

  • Led a team in developing an automated pill dispenser designed to assist elderly users with managing multiple daily medications and preventing accidental overdoses due to missed or duplicate doses.
  • Successfully completed the project one week ahead of schedule, allowing additional time for user and peer feedback to guide design improvements.
  • Co-designed mechanical components of the dispensing mechanism using SolidWorks, ensuring reliability and user safety.
  • Collaboratively edited key project deliverables, including brochures and presentations, to effectively communicate design intent and functionality.

SKILLS

Team Leadership Project ManagementMechanical Design (SolidWorks) CAD ModelingPrototyping & TestingHuman-Centered Design Automation Systems Technical Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration

Additional Details

❓Problem Statement

Elderly individuals who take multiple medications daily often struggle with managing complex medication schedules, increasing the risk of missed or duplicate doses, which can lead to serious health complications or accidental overdose. Traditional pill organizers rely heavily on memory and manual effort, which may not be reliable for users with cognitive or physical limitations. There is a need for an intuitive, automated solution that ensures accurate, timely dispensing of medications while prioritizing user safety, ease of use, and reliability.

💡Our Solution and Goal

To make medication consumption a simple, stress-free process for the aging population.

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