The personal nutrient supplier
Prof. Hans Krämer
Prof. Jens Döring
Prof. Markus Weinberger
Koray Hergül
Sarra Sengkhun
Sven Baumann
6th Semester
A nutrient deficiency is an insufficient supply of essential and supporting nutrients to the metabolism. A deficiency can limit processes and functions in the body. The symptoms and causes vary greatly depending on the nutrients and the person. In many cases, we not only feel physically tired, but our mental health suffers as well. NuDrink counteracts this and integrates the required nutrients into everyday life.
To make life easier for people suffering from nutrient deficiencies, we have decided to produce a nutrient supplement system. This gives the user the daily requirement of needed nutrients. The system is automated through a bottle. The bottle contains nutrients that are adjusted to the user and adds them to the water throughout the day. In this way, the user covers his water balance and is supplied with nutrients at the same time. To cover the water balance, a quantity of three full bottles is recommended. In addition, the user can view further information about their health and user habits in the app.
The target group are users with a subclinical nutrient deficiency. These are people who suffer from a severe nutrient deficiency, in which the activity of enzymes and hormones decreases and a functional disorder begins. These people urgently need to be protected from becoming manifestly deficient, which can usually become irreversible. To achieve the project, a series of interviews were conducted. Doctors, a nutritionist and a professor of nutritional sciences were interviewed. These gave us deeper insights into the patient relationship and the treatment process, as well as the chemical and biological composition of nutrients. Furthermore, the interviews made it clear that the app cannot replace a doctor, but that patients can be accompanied and supported throughout the treatment process after diagnosis.
If a nutrient deficiency is suspected, the user can have a blood count done by a doctor. This is scanned in the app and analysed with the help of AI. The user then receives a suggestion of nutrients that show a deficiency in the blood. Afterwards users have the option of ordering the bottle including the nutrients.
On the homepage, the user can see how much they have drunk and the percentage of nutrients in the bottle.
In addition, the menu item My NuDrink contains all information about the user's behaviour and the nutrients to be taken by the user. This helps the user to reflect on their own behaviour and serves as an incentive to fill the data.
My Progress is about one's own progress. What the user is most interested in is their own wellbeing and improvement.
Lastly, the app has My NuShop, where users can reorder nutrient cartridges. This shows how long each cartridge will last. However, a subscription can be taken out, which detects when the cartridges in the bottle are running out and orders new ones in time.
A few components are needed for the bottle to work. The bottle itself is basically constructed like a normal bottle, with the small change that there are holes in the bottom.
A module is also attached to the bottom of the bottle that contains all the technology.In order to get the nutrients into the water, a cartridge is used, which gives the nutrients into the water through a syringe system. A thread was used as a solution for this. Thus, a rotary motor can be used, which rotates the thread and empties the cartridge.
To give the user visual feedback, the decision was made to attach LED lights to the bottom of the bottle. These remind the user to drink, change cartridges or inform them after a successful intake.
In addition, a weight sensor determines the fill level and a gyro sensor prevents incorrect fill levels.
Information about the bottle is transmitted to the app via Bluetooth. To make the entire technology realisable, an Arduino Nano is used, which is equipped with a battery. This battery can be charged via wireless charging.
At the PUSH UX Conference in Munich, we had the privilege of showcasing our project, alongside an invitation extended to me and my fellow group members. This event was not just about displaying our work, but also about the invaluable learning experiences it offered. The conference provided a unique platform for gaining insights into the latest UX trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Furthermore, it offered an exceptional opportunity for networking, connecting with like-minded professionals, and establishing meaningful connections within the UX community.
