The AutoScrub

The objective was to create an electronic hand-held scrubbing device designed to effectively clean surfaces and stains. The device, named the AutoScrub, operates by spinning a brush head in a similar manner that a drill would spin. Additionally, the AutoScrub will have a large number of functions designed to increase user experience. Some functions include having different levels of brushing strength and having two different modes: manual mode, where the user holds a button to use the brush, and timer mode, where a user can input a set amount of time for the brush to run.

The AutoScrub was designed to improve the convenience of cleaners and house owners and reduce the fatigue and toil of those who suffer from mobility issues. The ergonomic design and efficiency of the device mean less time and less movement needed for cleaning, helping to decrease the burden involved in cleaning.

I was the principle designer and builder of the AutoScrub. I was responsible for the 3D print creation of the scrubber, the design of the internal circuitry, and the assembly of the components.

For the 3D printing, I used Fusion 360 to help me design the shell and the Ultimaker Cura 3D printer to produce the shell. When creating the circuitry, I used the website TinkerCAD to prototype the circuitry layout, and I assemble the physical circuit using breadboard components. I was also responsible for helping to code the logic behind the AutoScrub, which is operated by Arduino, a Java-based programming language, using an Arduino Uno microcontroller board.