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[narrator] Dhruv: Hi, my name is Dhruv Vaishnav, and I am a Senior at NYU Shanghai studying IMB, Economics, and Mandarin. Now, like most of us, my freshman year was really rough. I “studied really hard” that most days, I would walk into the Academic Building with my eyes half closed while moving like a zombie.Over the past week, my group and I have been determined in finding a solution to this very common problem and after different iterations and prototypes, we are excited to release the Hypersomniac 2000. The product is simple, the Hypersomniac 2000 is stationed at the entrance of the Academic Building and will track students’ melatonin levels and respond to your desires with a choice of stimulants… legal stimulants, of course. All you have to do is walk into the machine, say the option that you would like, and the Hypersomniac 2000 will do its job.
*Hypersomniac 2000 enters the stage* (Audrey and Shuyu)
Introducing the first iteration of our product. Let us show you how it works:
Let’s say that you come to campus and you’re really tired. Unfortunately, because you are tired, you are unable to focus during class and might not be able to make it through your day . So, to give you a boost of energy, the Hypersomniac 2000 will dispense coffee on your command. Take a look:
*Person 1 enters the machine*
Person 1: I am super tired, I would like a coffee, please.
*Hypersomniac dispenses coffee*
Now, I am not a coffee lover because it tends to increase my anxiety and the time I spend in the restroom. So, I prefer to be violently woken up. This is another option on our product:
*Person 2 enters the machine*
Person 2: I am so tired, can you please shake me up.
*Hypersomniac 2000 screams and wakes up Person 2*
I am sure they are awake now. If either of these methods do not work for you, we have our last option which is to make sure you are awake for your 8AM class. I know this is what I needed for my Chinese class freshman year. This option works by spraying your face with ice water, giving you a refreshing new look for the day.
Person 3: *Yawns* Please wake me up with some ice water.
*Hypesomniac 2000 sprays Person 3 with water*
Voila, this is the power of the Hypersomniac 2000. All these students are products of the Hypersomniac 2000. But, there is another mode called Insomniac that ensures that you get your rest. Take a look.
Person 4: My roommate played video games all night and now I am so sleepy.
*Hypersomniac dispenses a Pillow and a blanket*
This is an extremely common problem at NYU Shanghai, and we plan on aiding students on their academic and personal journey. Whether you want to sleep or you want to wake up, the Hypersomniac is there to help. Thank you.