Sense Water

An easy-to-use automatic watering can that enables blind and visually impaired users to measure and control water with confidence, simplicity, and care.

Difficulty Measuring Water Accurately

Interviews revealed that blind individuals often struggle to gauge how much water they are pouring, relying on inconsistent workarounds like cups, sensors, or modified spouts.

Mark Johnson

Needs:

Fits daily routine

Support independence

Reduces guesswork

No clear stopping point when pouring

Inconsistent results across plants

Low confidence in plant care decisions

Pain Points:

Blind, lives independently

Plant caretaker

Uses tactile cues

Precise pouring

Non-visual feedback

Simple to use

Design Goals:

Descriptors:

Current Solutions

Without a reliable way to sense water levels, users rely on small containers and repeated refilling or specialized tools that add effort and inconsistency.

Dual-Chamber Controlled Pouring

A two-chamber system uses separate air holes to control flow. Covering one directs water from a specific chamber, enabling precise, intentional pouring.

Sense Water

An easy-to-use automatic watering can that enables blind and visually impaired users to measure and control water with confidence, simplicity, and care.

Selectable Multi-Chamber System

Four internal chambers are individually selected using a dual-function funnel knob, enabling controlled refilling and precise portion selection.

Injection-Molded Assembly

Constructed from injection-molded components with blow-molded chambers, the system is assembled using fasteners, tubing, and adhesives for a sealed, durable build.

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