| dc.description.abstract | In the modern world, there is a growing
trend towards automating various tasks for the
convenience of humans as it makes work easier and
more efficient. Automating the tea-making process
offers advantages in terms of time and cost savings.
While there are automated tea machines available in
the market, they lack the ability to adjust ingredient
levels according to user preferences, preventing users
from obtaining their desired cup of tea. Hence, this
research paper proposes a novel design and
fabrication steps of an Automated Tea Maker capable
of preparing a customized cup of tea based on user
inputs for ingredient preferences. Even though there
are less time-consuming machines for pre-made
mixtures there is a lack of efficient machines for tea
making. Therefore, the primary objectives were to
reduce the tea-making time from ten to twelve minutes
to five to eight minutes and provide options for the
user to select desired levels of sugar, tea, and milk
powder. Through iterative development and
experimentation, the tea-making time was
successfully reduced to an average of seven and a half
minutes. Further improvements in calibration offer
the potential for additional reductions in the tea-
making time.
An essential aim entailed affording users the
capability to select their favoured beverage
categories, including tea, milk tea, or malt, alongside
their preferred gradations of ingredients. Allowing
users to input their requirements through a user-
friendly Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and obtain
a customized cup of tea accordingly. Whether the user
desires a milk tea with low sugar but high tea
concentration or any other combination, the system
can accommodate their preferences. | en_US |
