HydroIQ
Smart Water Bottle
Fall 2024
5 Weeks
A smart bottle that detects Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in tap water, displaying real-time water quality to the user through an integrated LED interface. Designed to promote awareness of everyday water purity through seamless, intuitive technology.
Skills used: Research, Design Sketching, Prototyping, Arduino, Fusion 360, Keyshot.
EPA suggests 10-15% of tap water in the U.S. contains unsafe contaminants.
Smart water bottles currently on the market do things like:
Self Clean
Filter water
Track hydration
The market has a gap, there is no smart water bottle that is able to accurately sense & display TDS.
What is TDS?
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is a measure of all the dissolved organic and inorganic substances in your water, such as salts, minerals, and metals. While it's a useful indicator of your water's overall quality, a high TDS level in tap water can be a cause for concern.
TDS is typically measured in parts per million (ppm), which is equivalent to milligrams per liter (mg/L).
Your new hydration assistant.
HydroIQ
Textured rubber grip to improve ease of opening
Snap fit mechanism for easy access of components
Snap fit battery door for easy access
LED indicates TDS level
Ergonomic button
Story board of product use case
HMI and flowchart diagrams developed to better understand use case and product interaction
Battery compartment door for easy replacement
Slider designed to secure LED strip after assembling button mechanism underneath
Holders designed to secure sensors and button in place
Ribbed lid construction for better rotational grip
Initial testing with tap water and sports drink (simulates dirty water)
Arduino Nano testing on breadboard - code developed by chatGPT
