Research, User Testing and Innovation

PROjex

Development of a device that enables people with a visual impairment navigate skatepark topology. Using depth sensing technology it relays that information to the user via a virtual touch sensation made from electric pulses in the hand.

Given that 3/4 of blind people in the UK are unemployed, it is crucial to address the socio-economic feasibility of the project. It is essential to optimize the manufacturability of the part to ensure its accessibility and affordability. Additionally, collaborating with charities to develop and distribute the product would enable a larger number of users to experience its benefits.