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SpideySense

SpideySense is a project that enables an extra-sensory perception of distance for the visually impaired in situations where additional distance information is needed without disrupting the user’s sense of sight or hearing. Currently, the target users for SpideySense are firefighters. Imagine an emergency scenario where firefighters enter a dark or smoke filled building and they need to quickly navagate through areas to find survivors. SpideySense triggers vibrations on a collar to alert firefighters of obstacles, allowing them to maneuver with ease. This technology could also be used to give a clearer sense of surrounding to drivers, bicyclists, members of the blind or deaf community.

Utilizing the power of human brain neuroplasticity, the system teaches the user to understand the new information stream over time. Because of this, SpideySense can inform the brain of its surroundings by providing physical feedback. This project was originally a partnership between OSU CreateIT Collaboratory and Texas Instruments. The previous team members that worked on SpideySense were Brian Benavidez, Evan Dagg, Andy Garcia and Phil Lenox. Our current team members working on SpideySense are Chase, Aniket Borkar, Evan, and Cam Tu Vo.