| Biography |
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| I go to Appleby College in Oakville. I enjoy hunting, skiing, volleyball, and drawing. The inspiration for my project was my mom's friend who is vision impaired. He uses a dog guide as a source of his navigation. I though that even though dogs are highly trained, dogs are still dogs, and something can go wrong any minute. So I was inspired to make a device for the vision impaired that would be easier and safer to use. I hope to work more on the model I've made, and improve it. To those thinking about making a project, think of something you're passionate about, and make it come to life. |
| Dana Torbina
Ultrasonic Vision
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Bay Area | | City: | Toronto, ON | | School: | Appleby College | | Abstract: | This project is to help visually impaired people to navigate. An ultrasound cane was made using electronic components that make a sound when an obstacle is detected. A number of blindfolded people had to pass an obstacle course using a regular and the ultrasound canes. According to the time and amount of fault hits recorded the ultrasound cane was found more accurate, and safer. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Nuclear Waste Management Organization | $100.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $1 100.00 | |
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