TRLUP – Smart Vibration Sensing for Appliance Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

This project will advance a classroom prototype called Laundri-Buddi toward a market-ready product. Laundri-Buddi is a smart, battery-powered sensor that uses vibration sensing to monitor the activity of appliances such as washing machines, dryers, and small industrial equipment. The device detects when a machine’s operational cycle starts and ends, and wirelessly sends that information to a nearby gateway—helping users avoid unnecessary wait times and enabling operators to track machine usage. It also collects vibration data that can be used to predict maintenance needs before breakdowns occur. Unlike traditional systems that require constant power and Wi-Fi setup, this sensor is designed to run for up to a year on a coin cell battery and can be installed in seconds. With support from Springboard Atlantic, this work will help bring a Canadian-made predictive maintenance solution closer to commercial use, benefiting both operators and end users.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sheri Williams;Etienne Mfoumou

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Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

Nova Scotia Community College

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