J09 : HearGlow: Turning Sound into Awareness


Students Eshita Agarwal
School HDSB - Burlington Central High School - Burlington
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10
Group Group 10 - Engineering and Computing III
Abstract The purpose of this project is to design and prototype HearGlow, an affordable wearable device that converts environmental sounds into vibration and light alerts for individuals with hearing loss. This project aims to demonstrate that accessible assistive technology can be low-cost, customizable, and effective in improving daily safety, awareness, and independence without relying on expensive commercial systems.