Ed, who has been teaching the ME 218 Smart Product Design series for 31 years, is eagerly anticipating new adventures beyond the limits of the Stanford bubble and has acquired a motor home to make berth anywhere, at any time. Excited as he may be with his new vehicle, Ed cannot help but notice the lack of "smart" features incorporated into it. Non-mobile homes now feature products that automate everything from opening the windows to folding clothes, but it seems that the motor home market for "smart" products has been forgotten!

Our team, unwilling to let Ed return from teaching "smart" product design to an adventure-filled life filled with "dumb" chores, have decided to focus on designing a semi-autonomous shoe cleaner, SHOE-18, for Ed to clean his shoes after a long hike to avoid bringing dirt into his brand new motor home.

• 30-60 second task

• Display of passage of time

• Error/timeout condition after 20 seconds of last user input

• 3 distinct user interactions and 3 distinct displays of feedback

  • Large scale motion in at least one of the interactions

  • At least one analog input

  • At least one non-contact sensing interaction

• Clear audio and/or visual indication of degree of completion

• PIC32-controlled electronic components

Introducing the SHOE-18, the ultimate smart shoe cleaning device designed for the modern adventurer and the everyday worker. This innovative gadget is a game-changer for anyone who frequently finds themselves with dirty footwear, be it from hiking trails, construction sites, or urban exploration. With its advanced technology, the SHOE-18 can tackle varying degrees of dirt and grime, ensuring your shoes always look their best.