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The Eye-Pod is a revolutionary vision assistance device designed for the visually impaired, aiming to enhance mobility by providing intuitive and responsive obstacle detection. Complementing the traditional walking cane, this device uses head-mounted sensors to identify obstacles higher than ground level and those at a distance. Key components include goggles with sonar sensors, a pedometer, and a protective casing, all synchronized through a unique motor design that optimizes detection while minimizing costs. Empower visually impaired users with the ability to navigate their environment more safely.
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eye-Pod 1.0 Group 20 Shuo-Hsiu Chang Simon Cheung (Yuk) Andrew Favor George Datskos Tim Wong (Kwok Him)
Mission Statement ? Theeye-Podis a vision assistance device for the visually impaired that aims to provide anintuitiveandresponsiveobstacle detection complementing the walking cane. With the help of head mountedsensors, theeye-Podcan help detecthigher-than-groundand more distantobjects. ? ?
Components Insert Goggles Pic Goggles Sonar Sensor Pedometer Protective Casing Insert Belt Pic Belt Vibration Motors DSP
10 ft Sensor/Motor Design Layout When both sensors output the same voltage, we know we are in this middle region. 3 1 2 1 3 Thus we reduce costs by having 2 sensors do the job of 3 (detect left, right and center). 1 2 3
Flow Chart Left Sensor Data Right Sensor Data Both voltages in range? Process Process Yes Activate Right Motor Activate Left Motor Activate Center Motor Ped. Data Time Frame Turn All Motors Off None