Restify

A smart tracker that monitors laptop usage, detects activity, and provides break reminders with health tips to reduce burnout.

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Things used in this project

Hardware components

M5Stack FIRE IoT Development Kit (PSRAM 2.0)

M5Stack PIR Sensor Human Body Infrared PIR Motion Sensor (AS312)

M5Stack Time-of-Flight (ToF) VL53L0X Laser Ranging Unit (MCP4725/)

M5Stack RGB Unit with NeoPixel RGB LED (SK6812)

SG90 Micro-servo motor

Story

Overview:

With the rise of remote work and digital dependency, burnout has become a growing issue, affecting both students and working professionals. In Singapore, 61% of employees report experiencing burnout, often due to long hours of screen time and insufficient breaks. Prolonged screen exposure without proper rest can lead to eye strain, fatigue, reduced productivity, and long-term health issues. Maintaining a healthy balance between work and breaks is essential to improve well-being and performance.

Driving Question:

How can we effectively monitor screen time and encourage healthier work habits to reduce burnout and improve productivity?

Our Project:

Restify is a smart work-tracking system designed to promote healthier work habits and prevent burnout. Using M5Stack and sensors, Restify monitors laptop usage and tracks screen time, detecting when a user is overworking. The system features customisable break reminders that notify users at optimal intervals through multi-mode alerts, ensuring they take regular, effective breaks.

Additionally, Restify provides short, actionable health tips, including stretching exercises and eye relaxation techniques, helping users maintain better posture and reduce eye strain. The device integrates activity detection sensors to track user behavior and adjust reminders accordingly.

By analysing work patterns and promoting well-being, Restify offers an efficient solution to encourage healthier, more sustainable work habits while improving focus and productivity.

Code

M5Stack Code

from m5stack import *
from m5ui import *
from uiflow import *
import time
import unit

setScreenColor(0x222222)

pir_0 = unit.get(unit.PIR, unit.PORTC)
tof_0 = unit.get(unit.TOF, unit.PORTA)
servo_0 = unit.get(unit.SERVO, unit.PORTB)
rgb_0 = unit.get(unit.RGB, unit.PORTC)

settime = None
timer = None

label1 = M5TextBox(89, 59, "Work time (hr) : ", lcd.FONT_Comic, 0xFFFFFF, rotate=0)
label2 = M5TextBox(50, 210, "1hr", lcd.FONT_Default, 0xFFFFFF, rotate=0)
label3 = M5TextBox(148, 210, "2hr", lcd.FONT_Default, 0xFFFFFF, rotate=0)
label4 = M5TextBox(235, 210, "3hr", lcd.FONT_Default, 0xFFFFFF, rotate=0)
label5 = M5TextBox(165, 112, "Text", lcd.FONT_Default, 0xFFFFFF, rotate=0)

from numbers import Number

label1.False()
label2.False()
label3.False()
label4.False()
label5.True()

settime = 0
timer = 0

while True:
    if btnA.isPressed():
        settime = 1
    elif btnB.isPressed():
        settime = 2
    elif btnC.isPressed():
    settime = 3

if settime >= 1:
    label5.setText(str(settime))
    label2.True()
    label3.True()
    label4.True()

    while True:
        if (pir_0.state) == 1:
            while True:
                wait(1)
                timer = (timer if isinstance(timer, Number) else 0) + 1

                if (tof_0.distance) < 400:
                    rgb_0.setColorAll(0xff0000)
                    speaker.tone(1800, 200)
                    rgb_0.setColorAll(0x000000)

                if timer == settime * 3600:
                    servo_0.write_angle(45)
                    rgb_0.setColorAll(0x99FF99)
                    wait(1800)
                    servo_0.write_angle(0)
                    rgb_0.setColorAll(0x000000)

                    while True:
                        rgb_0.setColorAll(0xff0000)
                        wait_ms(2)

                     wait_ms(2)
                  wait_ms(2)
                wait_ms(2)

Restify