Nhi's team of Makers designed a sensor hat and sensors she could place on her clothes that could sense objects above her waistline.
Nhi dreams of a way she can detect objects from a long distance (+2 meters) and heights (above her waistline). This will help her a lot in living independently and integrating into society more easily.
Nhi is a 17 year-old girl born in Dong Nai Province. When she was born, her parents were told that she would never see anything. Her family life is difficult. She was brought in Thien An Shelter in Tan Phu District. In the shelter, she lives, learns, and grows with other children in similar circumstances. Her walking stick helps her detect objects from a distance. However, she feels that current products available do not fully support her situation.
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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