U10 : A Technological Travel Solution For The Visually & Hearing Impaired


Students Riya Karumanchi
Heather Thomas
School HDSB - Alexander's Public School - Burlington
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract The purpose of this project is to create a user-friendly and inexpensive solution to the aforementioned problem to aid the visually and hearing impaired. It utilizes ubiquitous resources such as smartphone technology and electronic components, making the day-to-day life of a sight/hearing challenged individual much easier and independent.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Quality Systems Award$ 100
McMaster University Venture Award of InnovationMcMaster University Venture Award of InnovationFree Registration to Venture Camp
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500
Talkit.ca Computer Engineering AwardsTalkit.ca Computer Engineering Award - Second$ 50