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This project, titled "The Fifth Sense," addresses the challenges faced by Garrett Burgess, a 16-year-old wheelchair-bound student who lost his sight after a tragic accident. With limited spatial awareness, Garrett often collides with obstacles as he navigates his environment. Our team has developed an assistive technology solution that utilizes a vibrating pad, a distance sensor, and speakers to alert Garrett of nearby obstacles within one meter. By providing tactile and auditory feedback, we aim to improve his mobility and independence, allowing him to enjoy activities like playing video games and spending time with friends.
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TEAMS Academy: Assistive Technology Team PBN’J Phil Bailey Jennifer Shields Nikhil Nathwani
Why the Fifth Sense? Client: Garrett Burgess 16 year-old student The Issue: Wheelchair-bound He was hit by a car when he was 4 years old. Blind ruptured optical nerve Tends to bump into things with his wheelchair (He can’t use a cane). About Garret: Enjoys: Playing videogames, browsing the internet, and hanging out with his friends before the accident. Now he enjoys listening to TV, books on tape, and music.
The Fifth Sense Flow Chart YES NO 1 2 3 4 User Drives Wheelchair Vibrating Pad Distance Sensor Speaker Is there an object within 1 meter of wheelchair? 1 m? Key: Speaker beeps and vibrate motor vibrates User backs away from object
