SMART TOILET SYSTEM

With increased urbanization and the growing need for better sanitation hygiene practices across several countries, including many developing nations such as Nigeria, there was a great need for better sanitary facilities that would allow for cleaner sanitation. Most conventional latrines have required high manual intervention and constant maintenance, creating an environment that is often dirty, wastes water, and does not have enough cleaning facilities, even in places like restrooms at homes and public places. Despite some innovative restrooms being designed before, the majority of such restrooms either lack feasibility financially or do not contribute effectively to smart hygiene monitoring. The smart toilet design mentioned in this paper seeks to overcome the above challenges. The proposed system comprises User Detection using Sensors, automatic Flushing, Optimization of Water Usage, Surface Hygiene monitoring, with Logic implemented using a microprocessor, and Wireless Communication as well. The design employs Infrared and Proximity Sensors for detecting the presence of the user and seat usage. The system utilizes solenoid valves for controlling the amount of water used in flushing. Furthermore, the proposed system will incorporate Adaptive Flushing Logic whereby the amount of water will be optimized to improve its usage and conserve more water. Testing will be done to evaluate the performance and ensure the proper functioning of the sensors and accuracy of the flushing. After completion of the project, the expected outcome would be a working smart toilet with automatic flush capability. Moreover, after testing it is expected that the system will be capable of reliably detecting users and communicating wirelessly while optimizing water usage as well as ensuring restroom hygiene. Not only is the project useful for home and public usage but also it will go a long way to improving the sanitation level in the ever-growing cities.