Abstract

The problem being addressed in this Capstone project is that over 250,000 people die each year because they forget to adhere to their medication schedule. The most likely individuals to forget to take their medication are also the ones who need to take their medication the most, such as elderly people. In this project, I researched current automatic pill dispensers, analyzed their core features, and replicated them in DoseMate at a fraction of the cost using 3D printing and an Arduino. Over the course of the school year, I have 3D modeled many dispenser frames and dispensing mechanisms. Through testing and iterations, I’ve achieved a design that is cost-effective, sturdy, and accurate. Medication is both beneficial and harmful; there is no room for overdosing or underdosing. The final design of DoseMate can accurately dispense the correct dosage and alert the user when it has dispensed an incorrect dosage. The final deliverables are the 3D printable files, circuit schematics, and code for DoseMate, so that anyone can make their own DoseMate for a fraction of the cost of a current automatic pill dispenser.

Final Products: DoseMate