Ari -Sanitary Pad Dispenser

The product is a wall-mounted sanitary pad dispenser. The machine has an 82-pad capacity and can accept most commercial pads sold in Kenya. The end-user withdraws pads by tapping a near-field communication (NFC) card on a card reader, where the machine dispenses one pad per tap. Each NFC card has a unique user-ID associated with it, which allows product tracing. This tracing data is shared with the partner schools, which allows them to better track the usage of sanitary pads.

The machine dimensions are approximately 400 x 700 x 200 mm.

Provided by the manufacturer.

The machine has an 82-pad capacity and requires manual filling once empty. The life time of the machine is expected to be between 5-10 years.

Machine testing was done by the manufacturer. Specific testing parameters included: compatibility with different market-available pads, machine refilling, dispensing mechanisms, end-user interaction and experience, and battery efficiencies. No third party testing has been completed. ^{Interview with designer in 2020}

Safety precautions include potential sharp edges and the potential the machine may detach from its wall.