I.
Title: MedMaa - Medical Monitoring and Analysis Aid
II. Nature of Work:
• Novel solution/indigenous design to a problem/challenge
III. Rationale: Many individuals, especially in areas with limited medical resources,
struggle to access timely and accurate healthcare. This can lead to increased anxiety and
worsening health conditions due to delays in diagnosis. There is a pressing need for a
solution that bridges the gap between symptom onset and appropriate medical care.
IV. Scientific Principle(s)/Concepts:
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Real-time data analysis
V. Materials Used:
• Hardware: Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi), pill dispensing
mechanisms, sensors
• Software: AI and NLP frameworks (e.g., Dialog flow, Microsoft Bot Framework),
backend development tools
• Tools: Computer for development, testing equipment for hardware integration
VI. Procedure/Description:
1. Research and Planning: Conduct a literature review on existing healthcare
chatbots and pill dispensers, define project requirements, and assess feasibility.
2. Design:
o Develop system architecture for integrating chatbot and pill dispenser.
o Design conversational flow and user interface for both the chatbot and the
hardware.
3. Development:
o Integrate NLP models for interpreting user symptoms and providing health
advice.
o Build and program the pill dispenser hardware.
o Develop backend systems for managing user data and interactions.
4. Integration:
o Connect the chatbot with the pill dispenser hardware through APIs or
communication protocols.
o Conduct integration testing to ensure functionality.
5. Regulatory Compliance:
o Ensure adherence to health regulations and data privacy laws.
6. Deployment and Evaluation:
o Deploy prototypes for user testing.
o Collect feedback, analyze results, and make necessary improvements.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
o Prepare detailed documentation of the design, development, and testing
processes.
o Create user manuals and a final project report.
8. Presentation:
o Prepare and deliver a presentation showcasing the developed system and its
impact.
9. References:
o Healthtechmagazine.net
o Medpage.com
o digitalhealth.net