Helios
Date: Fall 2023 (14 weeks)
Type: Medical Device
Helios is a smart cane designed to enhance mobility for the visually impaired in urban settings. It utilizes advanced obstacle detection technology and haptic feedback to provide a safe and informative navigation experience.
Product info
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SAFE INDEPENDENT MOBILITY
Faster walking speed
Familiar to current cane users
Longer handle for weight distribution
Accessible in congested areas
Detects blind detection spots (overhead)
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
87.8%
of blind people have collided or nearly collided with pedestrians, bicycles, and other obstacles.
Current white cane poses safety hazard due to detection range
The tech:
ultrasonic sensor
The sensor emits and receives reflected ultrasonic waves to calculates distance between user and surrounding
arduino nano
Calculated data transfers information to Arduino Board then to the motor controller (Adafruit DRV 2605L)
vibration motor
Device vibrates, frequency changes based on distance. Follows bpm system.
Distance is converted into bpm (beats per minute). The smaller the distance, the faster the bpm
