Enhanced view of the physical DeafAssist ear-side prototype

DeafAssist / development

In physical form

Enhanced view of the physical prototype

A physical prototype, shown in public.

DeafAssist was an IRIS National Science Fair finalist project. The exhibition gave visitors a close view of the physical form and its visual sound concept.

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Shaded DeafAssist concept model with a compact housing and single near-eye pane — Exploratory ergonomic concept

A simpler wearable form

A compact housing carries the electronics. One clear pane sits in front of the eye on a slim support.

Examine the assembly

Sound becomes a cue.

An embedded AI model recognises eight sound categories and estimates coarse direction. The phone companion connects over Bluetooth and adds haptic alerts.

Project founders

Aarush Singh Minhas
Rudra Puri

Next questions

01
Which sounds are most useful to see?
02
Where and when should a cue appear?
03
How can the frame feel natural to wear?

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