Varal inteligente: automação residencial para a proteção de roupas

Abstract

Currently, there is a growing demand for technological solutions that assist in the performance of household tasks, especially those that require time, attention, and depend on external factors such as the weather. An example of this is the challenge faced by many families when using outdoor clotheslines to dry clothes. Situations such as sudden rain or high humidity can compromise the entire process, requiring rewashing and resulting in wasted water, electricity, and time. This problem, although common, is still under-explored by accessible and automated solutions in the residential context. Home automation, which was once considered a luxury, is becoming increasingly present in everyday life, offering practicality and efficiency. In this scenario, technologies such as Arduino microcontrollers stand out for enabling the creation of functional and low-cost projects. Observing this context and aligning with the knowledge acquired throughout the technical course in Computer Science integrated with high school, the proposal for this Final Course Project arose: to develop an automated system that protects clothes hung on outdoor clotheslines, using sensors and physical activation mechanisms. The project is based on a prototype developed in the first year of the course and, in this new version, will be improved with a focus on precision, practicality, and sustainability. The solution will also include a manual activation mode, offering greater control to the user. Thus, this work proposes not only a technical solution to an everyday problem, but also a practical application of the knowledge acquired throughout the course, encouraging creativity, the conscious use of technology, and the development of projects aimed at improving quality of life.