MyWai

Project members

• Anna Bui

• Chrisdonia Isabelle Charles

• Rebecca Elusme

• Grace Kafechina

• Taylor Djimens Mervil

About the project

Dealing with the loss of vision is not the only challenge that visually impaired people have to face when navigating life’s journey. You might think you know how a low-vision individual navigates, walk or hear, but until you’ve conducted research – while involving them- you know little to nothing. Traditional white can lack the ability to detect obstacles at a distance, nor provide clear guided navigation. The lack of accessibility for the visually impaired is an issue that is critical and this pressing issue that necessitates prompt solutions.

Our project aims to enhance the independence, safety but also accessibility for the visually impaired users with a smart cane, equipped with an AI powered camera that provides real-time object detection, depth sensing and haptic/audio feedback. We are aiming to help individuals who required a visual advanced assistive device, but also the rehabilitation specialists and healthcare professionals who supports the mobility training of the primary users. We want to keep families close to our hearts by supporting them in helping a loved one who is visually impaired adjust to their new reality.

To accomplish this, we used a head-mounted camera and a depth sensor to detect obstacles, preventing accidents indoor and outdoor. We also incorporated a navigation system, with a GPS module for accurate outdoor navigation and the camera enables inside navigation. The system provides audio and haptic feedback, allowing the user to receive descriptions of their surroundings, locate desired objects, and much more.