The hydration meter is a tech-based solution that checks if you are dehydrated or hydrated well by testing urine.

It nudges users to drink adequate water by helping them monitor their hydration levels.

Discover

Refer to the first booklet Discover in the Solve Ninja Techno Kit for information on the components available with the Solve Ninja Techno Kit.

Things you need

• Solve Ninja Techno Kit which will contain
  • Solution Box with PCB and acrylic cover
  • Power adapter
  • USB cable
  • Moisture sensor
  • On board multicolour LED
  • On board LCD
  • 4 pin wire connector double side
  • 2 pin wire connector double side
• Additional materials
  • Plastic clip from a toilet bowl cleaner - to attach the moisture sensor to the bowl.

Investigate

Questions you need to ask

Get data. Examples:

• What does urine consist of?
• How does hydration or dehydration affect people - children/adults?
• How can hydration be measured?
• What are the acceptable ranges/values of hydration?

What are the things you need to learn about the user? Examples:

• Who is the user?
• How old is the user?
• Can the user read and/or understand the implication of the hydration level displayed?