Tomatinho: Using IoT to Increase Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

• Pedro O. C. Alves PUC Minas
• Fernanda M. Gomes PUC Minas
• Fabrizio P. de Mello PUC Minas
• Camila H. P. Macedo PUC Minas
• Gabriel P. Azevedo PUC Minas
• Pedro H. Ramos PUC Minas
• Ricardo C. Sperandio PUC Minas
• Matheus A. Souza PUC Minas
• Felipe D. Cunha PUC Minas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sscad_estendido.2024.244065

Abstract

The Pomodoro technique is widely used to increase productivity by dividing work time into focused periods interspersed with breaks. However, implementing this technique often requires the use of electronic devices such as phones and computers, which can lead to distractions. Therefore, this work proposes the development of a timer using the Wemos D1 R32 board and a SwiftUI application, eliminating the need for constant interaction with devices that can divert the user’s attention. To evaluate the prototype, a study was conducted with eight users, each using the device for one day. The results indicate that it provides a more focused and productive study and work experience.

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