Cryo Container
Introducing the new Cryo Container and the Cryo Container App! A Cryo Container is an all purpose container that is built into the back of the refrigerated truck (or reefer truck for short). The app we developed allows drivers to monitor and control the temperatures of each individual Cryo Container
What problem does this solve?
The Cryo Container solves the problem of inconsistent temperatures in refrigerated trucks which causes food to spoil quicker because they are not at the right temperature.
Progression
We have made several prototypes for both our app and our containers. First, we drew up a storyboard for the app and created 3D printed models of the truck and containers. Next, we coded the app into Code.org. Then, we transferred the app code to the EV3 software and built a model truck complete with a working model container. Finally, we transferred the app back to mobile devices and made it more functional.
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The Lit Magical Alpacas from Jackson Heights Middle School, 2022
Our solution: The new Cryo Container and the Cryo Container App!
The containers each have their own temperature range in the app specific to the type of food in them. They also have built in refrigeration units and insulation.
There are 4 containers in the back of each refrigerated truck (reefer).
The app monitors each container and alerts the driver if the temperature goes outside of the proper range. Then the driver can change it from their phone, which should be mounted on the dashboard, using touch or their voice.
The truckers will be able to scan a QR code on the back of the truck with their phones to connect to the truck.
Our app's homescreen
Our model container with our model truck.
We are the Lit Magical Alpacas
The new Cryo Container and the Cryo Container App!
We are a team made up of 6th and 7th graders. Some of us have done First Lego League before, and some of us have not, but this is our first year working together.
We got our name when one of our research groups was making up group names out of our first initials. Then we all began thinking of names for the other two groups. Eventually, we settled upon the Lit (Lucas, Idika, Travis) Magical (Mallory, Gabe, Caleb, Leah) Alpacas (Andrew, Colton, Ashley).
