The MoMo mobile monitor attaches to water pumps and collects and transmits data on water flow and frequency of use. The mobile device senses and tracks where water pumps are broken and then alerts repair teams.
Reliable infrastructure is made more efficient at a low cost to users. Automatic alerts allows fewer maintenance personnel to care for more water points than a system with manual check-ins.
The unit measures power usage, water flow, and temperature of the water, as well as utilizes a solar powered and rechargeable battery. This is an open source product, allowing individuals to make their own MoMo product at a low cost.
WellDone’s Smarter Villages software aggregates data from remote MoMos. Data collected is presented in a format made usable to maintenance entrepreneurs, public utilities, and international planning organizations.
WellDone builds technology tools that empower resource-constrained communities with the data they need to provide critical infrastructure that lasts.
Due to the lack of functioning water pumps and infrastructure issues in Africa, the MoMo was developed in order to provide those in communities with these issues with more reliable access, maintenance, and efficiency of water pumps. MoMos are open source and use a solar-rechargeable battery. Materials cost has been reduced to under $50. MoMos were presented in places such as Ethiopia, Uganada, and Rwanda.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): 20 to 50 USD
Available online: yes