Thought2Project
EngineeringHardware/IoTAdvanced

Low-Cost Water Usage Monitoring Prototype

Prototype a simple water usage monitor and dashboard for households or school facilities, using simulated readings if hardware access is limited.

Feasibility

82

Uniqueness

70

Research

72

Complexity

72

Overview

Problem background: This topic is relevant because it addresses low-cost water usage monitoring prototype is often handled manually or with fragmented tools, causing delays, errors, and weak visibility. with a practical academic scope.

Problem statement: Low-Cost Water Usage Monitoring Prototype is often handled manually or with fragmented tools, causing delays, errors, and weak visibility.

Aim: To investigate, design, or validate a realistic solution around low-cost water usage monitoring prototype.

Scope: Keep the first version limited to a defined institution, community, or user group.

Expected outcome: A validated proposal direction, prototype or research findings, and supervisor-ready documentation.

Objectives

  • Analyse current workflow challenges
  • Design a usable digital solution
  • Implement core modules
  • Evaluate the prototype with target users

Research Questions

  • What workflow problems affect current users?
  • Which features are most important for a minimum viable solution?
  • How usable is the prototype for the target users?

Modules or Features

  • Sensor capture
  • Usage dashboard
  • Alerts
  • Reports

Tools or Methodology

  • Next.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Prisma
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Agile prototyping
  • User interviews
  • Usability testing

Database Entities or Study Variables

  • Sensor capture records
  • Usage dashboard records
  • Alerts records
  • Reports records

Possible Diagrams to Generate

  • Use case diagram
  • System flow diagram
  • ERD plan
  • Gantt chart
  • Methodology flow
  • Presentation structure

Proposal Outline

  • Background
  • Problem statement
  • Aim and objectives
  • Methodology
  • Timeline

Chapter One Outline

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Problem statement
  • Aim
  • Objectives
  • Scope
  • Significance

Presentation Outline

  • Problem
  • Proposed approach
  • Expected output
  • Timeline
  • Risks