Building an attachment for smart curtains, the product consists of making use of sensors, including light sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors which will work together to be able to detect the environment conditions such as weather and based on that the curtains will be able to open and close automatically.
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Focus Five
Innovation Fest 2025
About Focus Five
UN SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Empowered and Driven:
Delivering Solutions for Global Issues
goal 7 is affordable and clean energy which ensures access to affordable and reliable energy. goal 12 is responsible consumption and production which improves energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure. These two goals directly links to our project since our project aims to reduce costs from sources like heaters and coolers for people who are seeking for a more energy-efficient household.
THE STORY BEGAN
DESIGN STORY
Challenges
Our smart curtain addresses accessibility, which will be solved by helping people with mobility issues, this consists of allowing automated curtain operation which removes the need for manual adjustment.
Solution
making use of components like the stepper motor which operates by opening and closing the curtain automatically based on the temperature
Use Case
Our smart curtain will automatically open or close depending on the time of the day to manage room temperature and brightness, additionally our smart curtain will have a app which controls the curtain allowing the user to manually adjust their curtains to their liking at any place and time
TECHNOLOGIES
List of Essential Tools and Technologies
THE PROCESS
PROTOTYPE DESIGN
A curtain that is controlled from anywhere by using the app, the app allows you to set timers and adjust the curtains based on weather conditions which will save energy, increasing security and improving comfort for people
Online Marketing
Creative agency
Web development
PLEDGE
Impact on the market
Better energy efficiency, it will have am impact for audiences like homeowners, as customers are increasingly looking for solutions that can help lower their electricity bills while making it user friendly.
RESULTS
FINAL PRODUCT
Our final product will be a fully integrated smart device, that allows users to enjoy a comfortable and effortless way of using their curtains. It will have full AI functionality, such as adapting to the weather using sensors and the weather app. As well as being controlled completely through a downloadable app on the users phone, this will allow them tap a button to open and close the curtains, as well as set timers to control the position of the curtain.
