PinBot is a creative exploration in the realm of conversational user interfaces. It doesn't have a UI of its own but adapts to facebook messenger's interface affordances. PinBot allows you to curate inspiration on the go and curate it on your main profile but saves a trip to Pinterest application.

MealOrderHelper helps busy CMU students order take-out meals from multiple meals providers in an easier way.

By incorporating smell into our memory recipe system, we aim to create an enhanced recollection of those cherished moments.

The Connected Photo reminds users of fond memories related to the dish they are cooking

Enable cookbook users to share cherished memories surrounding family recipes while receiving an enhanced cooking experience.

The objective of this project is to introduce Ambient objects into the traditional Chinese brunch restaurants called Yum Cha/ Dim Sum. We are aiming to enhance the interactions between the diners, between diners and the kitchen as well as between the diner and the food basket-carts moving around.

These connected devices help good friends drink together remotely. They can drink in unison and be alerted when each takes a drink so they can cheers together in real time.

A smart baby bottle that can show and notify parents or baby carers when the liquid in the bottle is at the best temperature range for babies.

One of my roommates meditates for a cumulative time of 2-3 hours a day. Being the talkative person that I am, I would disturb her often; always unsure if she was in the zone. To give her some peace, I plan to insert a pressure sensor in/under her meditation mat which will send a signal online where I can check if she’s free or not. Another output could be a WIFI compatible light on her door which would light up whenever she's meditating.

The most inclusive and direct interpretation of “electrical fire” is a fire involving some type of electrical failure or malfunction. Any equipment powered by electricity can have such a failure. The Apartment Fire Monitor is an IoT device that the user can put it near the cluster of wires. When a fire is detected, it will alert user until the dangerous situation is over and the user reset it.

Stop the house burning to the ground.

Purbox is a cat IoT that enables you to play with your 🐱 while you are away from home. This product has an integrated laser pointer which would be activated when your 🐱 approaches. Now enjoy peace of mind knowing your pet and home are having fun.

Long distance relationships can be tough. Especially when its 7965 miles with a 10.5 hour time difference. This device makes an attempt to bridge this gap. It consists of a frame with every end user that lights up and signals the user at the other end indicating your presence in the space, when it detects motion. It is also connected to IFTTT- Location so that it can detect location change and update it on the frame via a pointing pin.

A translation bot for those times for when you can't find the right words.

A translation bot for those times when you just can't find the right words.

Jasper is a color tool to expand your color vocabulary and provide a new form of inspiration for all.

PicBot Andy is a Slack bot who can inspire users with pictures from Behance.

Angry Bus is an aggressive Slack Bot nudging CMU kids to go home on time. Ideally, it tells you when it's the next bus based on your schedule. Practically, since these days walking on snowy streets is very unsafe, Angry Bus tends to help you out by inviting his friend - Lyft Bot.