Change-Bot

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The Change-Bot is a car cup holder device that allows you to conveniently manage your loose change. It features a slot for coin insertion and is designed to fit on a standard car cup holder. The system counts the value of coins dropped into it, displaying the total on a rotatable calculator accessible to both driver and passenger. Simply input the desired amount on the calculator, and the Change-Bot will retrieve that specific amount from the compartment or calculate the closest possible amount if insufficient coins are present. This innovative tool not only simplifies managing loose change but also addresses the issue of misplaced coins affecting our economy. Background research reveals that the U.S. Mint produced $4.16 billion worth of pennies in 2014, with an estimated $3.08 billion ending up lost in various places. A man from Bradenton, Florida, even turned coin collection from car wash vacuum machines into a lucrative side hustle, amassing over $21,000 in donations to an animal rescue organization.