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Capstone Senior Design Expo
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Capstone Senior Design Expo

Brew Buddy

Brew Buddy
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Brew Buddy
Student Team
Annie Saguil; Ruhi Wakde; Jahmeel Lewis; Analie Phan; Boris Exume, Vikash G. Sasikumar, Jacob Valenzuela
Advisor(s)
Dr. Mohsen Jafari
Sponsor(s)
Rutgers - ISE
Abstract

Producing a properly balanced espresso shot requires a thorough understanding of specific technical principles and consistent hands-on practice. Many coffee consumers are unfamiliar with the key variables that influence extraction, such as grind size, brew ratio, water flow, and extraction time. As a result, they often produce espresso that is improperly extracted, leading to flavors that are excessively bitter, overly sour, or otherwise unpleasant. Brew Buddy is a smart espresso machine with a built-in guidance system that helps users hit a drinkable extraction range every time, even when they're still learning or calibrating their setup. Using sensors like a load cell and relay module, Brew Buddy tracks your shot in real time and gives clear visual and descriptive feedback. Over time, it also learns your taste preferences, helping you dial in your espresso just the way you like it. Brew Buddy simplifies the learning curve and enables beginners to consistently achieve coffee-quality espresso at home.

Discipline(s)
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Theme
AI, Data Science, and Intelligent Software
Poster Number
25