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Team Members: Grant White, Jesse Tao, Miao Huang, Bryan Gonzales, Tyler Aratani

There are currently many different ways for the blind to maneuver through the world, but each have drawbacks and limitations. For example, guide dogs can not communicate what type of obstacle the user is facing, only that there is one. This can lead to confusion if the user's normal route to the grocery store is being blocked by construction. Another example is the white cane, which gives the user the ability to identify obstacles themselves but only on the ground, leaving the user vulnerable to low hanging objects.

This product detects obstacles in front of the user using cameras and image processing to notify the user of where the object is and also its distance.

This product benefits users who are visually impaired. It allows them to be more aware of the obstacles in front of them. The belt enables them to know both the direction of the obstacle as well as how far the obstacle is.

The product informs the user if there is an object, it is also able to differentiate certain objects from others. For example, the product is able to tell the difference from a car and a human being. It also provides more accurate information on the precise location of the object.