Smart DropBox
Description
Parcel Delivery
issues in metro cities
Category
Internet Of Things
My Role
Defined current pain point
scenario in a short video.
Developed a solution concept.
Created Blender renders,3D made
features for the prototype.
Defined current pain point scenario in a short video.
Developed a solution concept.
Created Blender renders,3D made
features for the prototype.
Defined current pain point scenario in a short video.
Developed a solution concept.
Created Blender renders,3D made features for the prototype.
Duration
2 Weeks
The Team
Nature of the Project
Nature of the Project
A smart box no more missing deliveries just safe and fast package pickups!
A smart box no more missing deliveries just safe and fast package pickups!
Nature of the Project
A smart box no more missing deliveries just safe and fast package pickups!
Nature of the Project
A current scenario of our society
why
Why
Homeowners are often unavailable, leading to failed deliveries or delays.
Watchmen-dependent approvals cause inconsistent processes and long wait times.
Homeowners are often unavailable, leading to failed deliveries or delays.
Watchmen-dependent approvals cause inconsistent processes and long wait times.
why
Homeowners are often unavailable, leading to failed deliveries or delays.
Watchmen-dependent approvals cause inconsistent processes and long wait times.
Scenario
Scnario
A current scenario of our society
A current scenario of our society
Scenario
A current scenario of our society
Parcel deliveries in metro cities face
multiple challenges, from missed deliveries
to security concerns.
Parcel deliveries in metro cities face multiple challenges, from missed deliveries to security concerns.
Research
Delivery failure !
Research
Delivery failure !
Parcel deliveries in metro cities face multiple challenges, from missed deliveries to security concerns.
Research
Delivery failure !
Problems
x The challenges faced were
Missed Delivery
Every time I have back-to-back lectures, my delivery gets missed. It’s so frustrating!
Security Issues
My watchman forgets to tell me about deliveries. I find out days later!
Gate Security
Some societies need approval, some don’t. It’s
so confusing
Gate Security Issues
In my society, the watchman refuses to hold my order, and since I’m at college, my only options are to return it or ask my
neighbors for help
Missed Delivery
Sometimes they just return it instead of trying again.
Missed Delivery
Homeowners may not always be available to collect their parcels
Security Issues
No standard process means delivery guys get frustrated too
Gate Security
By the time I sort it out, the
delivery guy is gone.
Value Equation
Value Equation
Statistics
Delivery failures are a widespread issue
Delivery failures are a widespread issue
20-30%
20-30%
First delivery attempts fail due to customer unavailability.
First delivery attempts fail due to customer unavailability.
Problems
x The challenges faced were
The challenges faced were
Missed Delivery
Every time I have back-to-back lectures, my delivery gets missed. It’s so frustrating!
Every time I have back-to-back lectures, my delivery gets missed. It’s so frustrating!
Security Issues
My watchman
forgets to tell me about deliveries. I find out days later!
My watchman
forgets to tell me about deliveries. I find out days later!
Gate Security
Some societies need approval, some don’t. It’s so confusing
Some societies need approval, some don’t. It’s so confusing
Gate Security Issues
In my society, the watchman refuses to hold my order,
and since I’m at college, my only options are to return it or ask my neighbors for help
In my society, the watchman refuses to hold my order, and since I’m at college, my only options are to return it or ask my neighbors for help
Missed Delivery
Sometimes they just return it instead of trying again.
Sometimes they just return it instead of trying again.
Missed Delivery
Homeowners may not always be available to collect their parcels
Homeowners may not always be available to collect their parcels
Security Issues
No standard process means delivery guys get frustrated too
No standard process means delivery guys get frustrated too
Gate Security
By the time I sort it out, the
delivery guy is gone.
By the time I sort it out, the
delivery guy is gone.
Problems
x The challenges faced were
The challenges faced were
Missed Delivery
Every time I have back-to-back lectures, my delivery gets missed. It’s so frustrating!
Security Issues
My watchman
forgets to tell me about deliveries. I find out days later!
Gate Security
Some societies need approval, some don’t. It’s so confusing
Gate Security Issues
In my society, the watchman refuses to hold my order,
and since I’m at college, my only options are to return it or ask my neighbors for help
Missed Delivery
Sometimes they just return it instead of trying again.
Missed Delivery
Homeowners may not always be available to collect their parcels
Security Issues
No standard process means delivery guys get frustrated too
Gate Security
By the time I sort it out, the
delivery guy is gone.
Missed Delivery
Every time I have back-to-back lectures, my delivery gets missed. It’s so frustrating!
Security Issues
My watchman forgets to tell me about deliveries. I find out days later!
Gate Security
Some societies need approval, some don’t. It’s so confusing
Gate Security Issues
In my society, the watchman refuses to hold my order,
and since I’m at college, my only options are to return it or ask my neighbors for help
Missed Delivery
Sometimes they just return it instead of trying again.
Missed Delivery
Homeowners may not always be available to collect their parcels
Security Issues
No standard process means delivery guys get frustrated too
Gate Security
By the time I sort it out, the
delivery guy is gone.
Journey Map
It highlights pain points like
missed deliveries, dependency
on neighbors, and repeated coordination calls.
It also show after solution journey
Before solution
after solution
Journey Map
It highlights pain points like missed deliveries, dependency on neighbors, and repeated coordination calls.
It also show after solution journey
It highlights pain points like missed deliveries, dependency on neighbors, and repeated coordination calls.
It also show after solution journey.
Before solution
after solution
2 primary persona's
When the Delivery Executive Waits and You're Not Home ?
Target Audience
Journey Map
It highlights pain points like missed deliveries, dependency on neighbors, and repeated coordination calls.
It also show after solution journey
Before solution
after solution
2 primary persona's
2 primarypersona's
When the Delivery Executive Waits and You're Not Home ?
When the Delivery Executive Waits and You're Not Home ?
target audience
Target audience
These were all possible outcomes we found out in the situation that would help making it better
Frequent Online Shoppers
Frequent Online Shoppers
Working Professionals
Working Professionals
Smart Home Enthusiasts
Smart Home Enthusiasts
How we Started !
What started as an tinkering studio in our IOT project module quickly
evolved into a real-world solution
What started as an tinkering studio in our IOT project module quickly
evolved into a real-world solution
Our Solution
Discovering and dealing with the current scenario
Working Prototype
This setup is a smart access control system for the Secure Delivery Box.
It uses an ESP32 microcontroller for remote connectivity, an ultrasonic sensor to detect package placement, and a servo motor to control the lock mechanism.
A mobile app enables users to monitor and operate the system remotely, ensuring secure and seamless deliveries.
Working Prototype
This setup is a smart access control system for the Secure Delivery Box.
It uses an ESP32 microcontroller for remote connectivity, an ultrasonic sensor to detect package placement, and a servo motor to control the lock mechanism.
A mobile app enables users to monitor and operate the system remotely, ensuring secure and seamless deliveries.
Remote Approval & Access
Approve deliveries from anywhere via the app.
Real-Time Notifications
Get instant alerts when your box is accessed.
Seamless Delivery Integration
Now Integrated with apps like My Gate for quick access.
Components Used
Components Used
Components Used
ESP32 Microcontroller
Enables WiFi/Bluetooth communication for remote control.
Enables WiFi/Bluetooth communication for remote control.
Ultrasonic Sensor
Detects object proximity, likely for detecting package placement.
Detects object proximity, likely for detecting package placement.
Servo Motor
Controls the locking/unlocking mechanism of the delivery box.
Controls the locking/unlocking mechanism of the delivery box.
Mobile App Control
Allows users to remotely monitor and control the system.
Allows users to remotely monitor and control the system.
Working Prototype
This setup is a smart access control system for the Secure Delivery Box.
It uses an ESP32 microcontroller for remote connectivity, an ultrasonic sensor to detect package placement, and a servo motor to control the lock mechanism.
A mobile app enables users to monitor and operate the system remotely, ensuring secure and seamless deliveries.
This setup is a smart access control system for the Secure Delivery Box.
It uses an ESP32 microcontroller for remote connectivity, an ultrasonic sensor to detect package placement, and a servo motor to control the lock mechanism.
A mobile app enables users to monitor and operate the system remotely, ensuring secure and seamless deliveries.
As design students at UID,
we faced challenges in collecting orders due to our lecture schedules.
To solve this, we decided to transform our IoT project into a smart dropbox.
As design students at UID,
We faced challenges in collecting orders due to our lecture schedules.
To solve this, we decided to transform our IoT project into a smart dropbox.
As design students at UID,
We faced challenges in collecting orders due to our lecture schedules.
To solve this, we decided to
transform our IoT project into a smart dropbox.
As design students at UID,
We faced challenges in collecting orders due to our lecture schedules.
To solve this, we decided to transform our IoT project into a smart dropbox.
Our App
Never miss a delivery again!
Approve drop-offs from anywhere, unlock your box with a tap, and get alerts when your package arrives.
Our App
Never miss a delivery again!
Approve drop-offs from anywhere, unlock your box with a tap, and get alerts when your package arrives.
Your Control
Anytime, Anywhere!
Smart deliveries made effortless, because you deserve convenience
Instant Gate Approvals
Get notified when a delivery executive arrives and approve access with a tap.
Secure Drop-Offs
Allow packages to be placed in your secure delivery box, even when you're away.
Your Control – Anytime, Anywhere!
Smart deliveries made effortless, because you deserve convenience
Instant Gate Approvals
Get notified when a delivery executive arrives and approve access with a tap.
Secure Drop-Offs
Allow packages to be placed in your secure delivery box, even when you're away.
Real-Time Box Alerts
User Management
Control who has access to your drop box.
Your Control – Anytime, Anywhere!
Smart deliveries made effortless, because you deserve convenience
Instant Gate Approvals
Get notified when a delivery executive arrives and approve access with a tap.
Secure Drop-Offs
Allow packages to be placed in your secure delivery box, even when you're away.
Unlock Convenience
Unlock Convenience
No watchman hassle, no theft risk, just smoothly lock unlock from anywhere
Stay informed with real-time activity logs! Track every access, delivery, and unlock action for complete security and peace of mind.
One-Tap Unlock
One-Tap Unlock
Easily unlock your Drop Box with a single tap from your phone.
Activity Log
Activity Log
Track every unlock event and know exactly who accessed the box.
Real-Time Box Alerts
User Management
Control who has access to your drop box.
Delivery Notification
Delivery Notification
One-Tap Unlock
One-Tap Unlock
Smart notifications with clear, actionable updates
shopping integration
shopping integration
Smart Drop Integration
Smart Drop Integration
enabling future compatibility with e-commerce platforms for a seamless “Drop in the Box” delivery option at checkout.
I created all the Blender renders for this project, exploring different angles and backgrounds to bring the concept to life.
The goal was to make the idea feel real and relatable,
showing how it would work in everyday scenarios.
I created all the Blender renders for this project, exploring different angles and backgrounds to bring the concept to life.
The goal was to make the idea feel real and relatable,
showing how it would work in everyday scenarios.
I created all the Blender renders for this project, exploring different angles and backgrounds to bring the concept to life.
The goal was to make the idea feel real and relatable,
showing how it would work in everyday scenarios.
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