Team 12
Movie for Final Presentation.movHow do blind or visually impaired swimmers know when they are near the wall?
How do blind or visually impaired swimmers know when they are near the wall?
“... the totally blind swimmer has many unique challenges to face. These include pool space, coaching methods, and availability of tappers.”
~ Donovan Tildesley, Sydney 2000 Paralympic bronze medalist
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Divisions of Paralympic swimming are dedicated to impared and blind athletes
620
620
Total swimmers at 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo
150-200
150-200
Visually impaired and blind Paralympians
We are creating a device that senses when a visually impaired swimmer approaches the wall of the pool and notifies them via a haptic response, thus abiding by FINA regulations for competitive swimming and allowing the swimmers to have agency.
We are creating a device that senses when a visually impaired swimmer approaches the wall of the pool and notifies them via a haptic response, thus abiding by FINA regulations for competitive swimming and allowing the swimmers to have agency.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Zoe Moon
James Quirk
Hayden Barry
Alex Ye
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Prof. Vicki May
Christine Wu
Danny Denauw
Perkins School for the Blind
Raina White
Tad Truex
Katelyn Hadley
Erin Popovich