Practicing good hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of germs and the best method is to wash thoroughly for at least 20 seconds—to help with this, Deeplocal created a DIY soap dispenser. To make sure people wash their hands properly for the recommended amount of time, it's recommended to sing a short song like Happy Birthday twice. Deeplocal's musical soap dispenser offers an alternative approach that's more entertaining, plus it provides a project for people to do during periods of self-isolation.
The Scrubber requires a few electronic components, including a Raspberry Pi W Zero, an Adafruit Speaker Bonnet, wire, copper tape and a Spotify account. Once assembled, Deeplocals Scrubber boasts the ability to play 20 seconds of a favorite song from a user's most played Spotify tracks of the week.
Song-Playing Soap Dispensers
Deeplocal's Scrubber Plays 20 Seconds of a Favorite Song
Trend Themes
1. Musical Soap Dispensers - Creating soap dispensers that can play short tunes to encourage proper hand-washing techniques.
2. DIY Hand Hygiene Gadgets - Designing gadgets that people can put together at home to help with hand hygiene in a fun and efficient way.
3. Personalized Tech Accessories - Incorporating personalized technology into everyday items, like soap dispensers, to make mundane tasks more entertaining and engaging.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Care - The personal care industry could incorporate music and technology into products like soap dispensers to make hygiene routines more engaging and fun.
2. Gadgets and DIY - The tech and DIY industries can create more gadgets that people can assemble at home to promote healthy habits and increase engagement in everyday tasks.
3. Streaming Services - Music streaming services like Spotify can partner with companies to integrate their services into everyday products, like soap dispensers, to create unique and engaging experiences for users.