Inquiring and Analysing:

Explain and justify the need

Problem Definition Statement: Hospitals need a more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, sound-proof, and easy-to-use pill crusher that suits the needs of both hospital staff and patients.

Identify and prioritize the research:

AI Pill Crusher Procedure/Design Brief

Analyse existing products:

Current Issues with Existing Technology:

• Cost: Most Automatic Pill Crushers have an MSRP of over $500 USD
• Noise: Many manual pill crushers implemented into hospitals are too loud.
• Environmental Impact: Most automatic/manual Pill Crushers use single-use plastic bags to hold pills while being crushed to remove the need for cleaning.
• Effort: Some manual pill crushers like the Silent Knight Pill Crusher, although quieter, require hospital staff to exert force to crush pills.
• Basic crushers like the mortar and pestle when used at night keeps patients awake. Patients have occasionally asked who’s knocking or to open the door because they mistake the crushers for people knocking on their door. The mortar and pestle can reach noise levels upwards of 80dB, equivalent to a busy city street/restaurant or a vacuum cleaner.

In-Depth AI Analysis of Previous Technology

Develop a Design Brief:

AI Pill Crusher Procedure/Design Brief

I have merged the design brief and procedure together as they are similar to eachother and can help streamline my design process.

Developing Ideas:

Develop a Design Specification: