MEMS 411: Automated Assistive Toilet

Authors

Alex Scaff, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Kenna McGahren, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Daniel Sibley, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Language

English (en)

Publication Date

Fall 12-9-2024

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

1-16-2026

Problem Statement

How do we make toilets more accessible for all people - regardless of physical, mental, emotional impediments - while also ensuring simplicity and cost-effectiveness? Utilizing sensors, our toilet device is designed to automatically open and close the toilet lid upon approach, increasing ease of use and general hygiene of the user while being friendly to those who struggle with certain disabilities or impairments.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Scaff, Alex; McGahren, Kenna; and Sibley, Daniel, "MEMS 411: Automated Assistive Toilet" (2024). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 228.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/228