🧺 WashWatch

Ironing out the waiting game. > Participant at [Build for Campus Hackathon 2026]

🧐 The Problem

Living in a university hostel comes with one universal struggle: The Laundry War. We've all been there:

• 😤 Hauling a heavy basket down 4 flights of stairs, only to find zero machines available.
• 😡 Waiting for a "finished" machine because the owner hasn't collected their clothes.
• 🤬 Awkward group chat messages like "Hi, whoever touched my laundry..."

WashWatch was built to end this friction. We turn a chaotic, manual chore into a streamlined, digital experience.

🚀 What is WashWatch?

WashWatch is a cross-platform mobile application (built with Flutter) that serves as a digital command centre for communal laundry rooms. It connects students to machines in real-time, enforcing social etiquette through smart design.

Key Features

• 👀 Live Machine Status: See exactly which washers and dryers are free before you leave your room.
• ✋ The "Chope" System: Reserve a machine 5 minutes before a cycle ends. No more queue jumping.
• 📲 Scan & Go: Integrated QR code scanning to verify presence and start cycles.
• 🔔 Auto-Notifications: Get a "Laundry Done" ping instantly. If you don't move it, the app lets the queue know!

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Flutter (Dart) - for a seamless iOS & Android experience.
• Integration: Mocked integration with LG Smart Solution API (Simulated IoT data).

💻 Getting Started

To run this project locally, you will need the Flutter SDK installed.

1. Clone the repo

   git clone [https://github.com/JustLikeChuu/WashWatch.git](https://github.com/JustLikeChuu/WashWatch.git)
   cd WashWatch

2. Install dependencies

   flutter pub get

3. Run the app

   # For Android
   flutter run
   
   # For iOS (Mac only)
   cd ios && pod install && cd ..
   flutter run

💡 How It Works

1. Check: Open the app to view the live dashboard of your hostel block.
2. Reserve: Tap "Chope" on a machine that is finishing soon.
3. Scan: Arrive at the laundry room and scan the machine's QR code to unlock your slot.
4. Relax: Go back to your room. We'll ping you when it's time to transfer to the dryer.

👥 The Team

• [Nicholas Wee] - Group Leader
• [Ethan Ng]
• [Ang Ke Jin]
• [Ryan Ngo]
• [Ezra]

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Built with 💙 and ☕ for [Build for Campus 2026].