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Smart shoe obstacle avoidance app

Company: The Artful PM LLC

Major(s):
Primary: CMPSC
Secondary: CMPEN
Optional: BME

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

This application is for project 2 of 2 to develop a smartphone application to interface with the Smart Shoe Concept Prototype which alerts wearers in real time of obstacles when walking or running. Project 1 completed by the PSU Learning Factory created a design prototype of a Smart Shoe which when an obstacle is detected, its system triggers a warning mechanism to alert the user. Project 2 is to enable feedback to the user via visual and / or auditory alerts received via a smartphone app. In future, it is hoped that development could be done to receive alerts via a smart watch, color changes or electronic vibrations received via an electronic bracelet, auditory alerts or color changes received via smart eyeglasses or hearing aids. An app should also allow users or caregivers to monitor walking patterns, configure sensitivity levels of the sensors, and receive alerts about potential risks in real-time. The electronic bracelet could function as a simplified alternative for users who may not use smartphones, such as delivering alerts through lights, vibrations, or sound. In this project, the app interface should be designed to be user-friendly, offering features such as real-time obstacle detection visualization, step counting, location tracking via GPS, and fall history analysis. It could also notify caregivers in case of a detected fall or if the user deviates from a set walking route. Additionally, data should be collected can be used by healthcare professionals to assess gait stability, predict fall risks, and tailor interventions accordingly.