As the primary caregiver for my daughter, who faces challenges stemming from brain damage at birth, including diagnoses of autism, developmental delays, and mild Cerebral Palsy, my lifelong goal is to support her in achieving as much independence as possible. Despite being 35 years old, she functions at a preteen level and encounters difficulties with basic kitchen tasks, such as using an oven. Recognizing the importance of her self-sufficiency, particularly in scenarios where I may not be available to assist her, I came up with the idea of a Smart Cooker system for my capstone project.
The Smart Cooker system is designed to convert any conventional oven into an intelligent cooking appliance, aiming to alleviate the daily meal preparation struggles faced by individuals like my daughter. Upon activation with a simple button push, the system prompts users to either scan an NFC recipe card or input recipe commands via an Adafruit dashboard. Once the recipe is identified, the system preheats the oven to the required temperature and guides the user to place the ingredients inside.
Throughout the cooking process, the system continuously monitors the oven temperature, intervening if overheating occurs by temporarily shutting down the oven until it returns to the designated cooking temperature. After cooking, the system ensures the food cools to a safe temperature before prompting the user to remove it from the oven. To conserve energy, the system transitions into an ultra-low power mode until reactivated by the user.
This innovative system aims to simplify cooking tasks while prioritizing user safety and convenience.
Project demo: https://youtu.be/RYFFyfrFTk0
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