U-VAD – Ultrasonic Visual Assistance Device
National Winner
Entrepreneurship and Technology
National Winner
Entrepreneurship and Technology
Submitted by
Elijah Cosby
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Year
2023
Category
Entrepreneurship and Technology
Region
Ontario
Project description
U-VAD is a wearable object detection assistive device for individuals with severe sight loss that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles in the user’s path.
It utilizes ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles in the user’s path and indicates the distance of the said obstacle by giving auditory messages through headphones/earbuds to help build confidence and bring comfort to its users when navigating unfamiliar areas.