Project Goals

For this project, we wanted to create an IoT device that accomplishes the following objectives:

1. Create a calming environment (through the use of light) when cleaning tasks have been taken care of
   
2. Alert household members to when cleanings need to occur
   
3. Create an increasingly uncomfortable environment (through the use of light) and an escalating sense of urgency / discomfort / embarrassment when cleaning tasks are missed

In addition to the functionality above, the device should ease tensions between roommates who have different expectations around cleaning. It will create greater awareness around desired cleaning patterns so that users can live harmoniously with a greater sense of shared understanding. The burden of keeping the peace will fall to the ToiLit instead of to the person in the household who is the most cleaning-conscious.