• Bactosure
  • New Zealend
  • Mobile App and Web Admin Application Development
About the Business:

BactoSure represents a groundbreaking approach to solving the global challenge of water quality assurance. Through the deployment of advanced IoT (Internet of Things) technology, BactoSure aims to integrate clean drinking water into the lives of people worldwide. This case study explores BactoSure’s innovative solutions, including a mobile app, RFID technology, and a comprehensive web admin panel, designed to revolutionize the way water quality is monitored, analyzed, and reported.

Challenges:

Traditional methods of water quality testing are often cumbersome, time-consuming, and require constant internet connectivity, limiting their effectiveness in remote or underdeveloped regions. BactoSure sought to overcome these obstacles by developing a more accessible, efficient, and reliable solution to water quality monitoring.

Solution: 
  • Mobile Application: Developed to collect water samples from various locations, the BactoSure app employs RFID technology to map and manage collected samples efficiently. It facilitates the process of writing data to RFID tags about samples, thus ensuring traceability and integrity. Designed to operate in offline mode, the app syncs data with the cloud once internet connectivity is restored, making it ideal for use in remote areas.
  • RFID Technology: By implementing RFID tags, BactoSure enhances the accuracy of sample tracking and identification. This technology streamlines the sample management process, from collection to analysis, ensuring that data is accurately captured and linked to the correct samples. Hardware Integration: BactoSure’s hardware component is engineered to be highly compatible and operational in offline mode. It connects seamlessly with the mobile app, facilitating the initiation, execution, and analysis of water samples. After processing, the hardware uploads the data to BactoSure’s database for further analysis and report generation. 
  • Data Management: Utilizing Firebase Firestore for data storage and Firebase Authentication for secure access, BactoSure ensures that all collected data is safely stored and easily accessible. This backend infrastructure supports the efficient management and retrieval of water quality reports. 
  • Web Admin Panel: Developed with Angular and Node.js, the web admin panel serves as a central hub for BactoSure staff and customers. It offers comprehensive functionalities for customer management, report monitoring, device management, and user administration. This platform enables customers to access reports, manage application users, and oversee location settings.
Outcomes: 

BactoSure’s IoT-based solution has significantly enhanced the efficiency and reliability of water quality monitoring processes. By facilitating easier access to clean water data, BactoSure empowers communities, health organizations, and governments to make informed decisions regarding water safety and infrastructure development. The offline functionality of both the mobile app and hardware ensures that water quality testing is not hindered by the lack of internet connectivity, thereby broadening the scope of impact to include remote and underserved regions.

Technologies Used:

Flutter, Angular, Node.js, Firebase, Firestore

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