CHI App

Data Hub for Tactile Safety System for Visually Impaired

CHI is a system of wearable sensory devices for the visually impaired. It communicates to a data hub for the CHI devices to gather and organize knowledge to provide easy access to those who are visually impaired.

UI/UX  |  5 weeks  | 2023

The Problem

The white cane is a useful tool for those who rely on it, but it falls short in detecting overhead obstacles like tree branches, posing risks to the quality of life, independence, and confidence of visually impaired individuals.

About

Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In a 2010 survey of 307 visually impaired individuals, about 13% had head-level accidents at least once a month, and 23% of these accidents needed medical attention.

Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment.

According to a 2010 survey of 307 persons with a visual impairment, approximately 13% experience a head-level accident more frequently than once a month. And, 23% of those head-level accidents required some level of medical intervention.

Having something noticeable is important as it give those around you awareness of the circumstances

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