Motivation: Although headphones are an incredible technological development, allowing users to listen to audio content on the go, our current use of headphones fails to adequately account for the dangers they may bring. While using headphones, users often suffer from impaired spatial awareness, and being distracted and unaware makes one an easy target for conflict. With 42% of the population reporting that they use headphones daily, this places a significant group at risk.
Project Summary: Third Eye is a wearable gadget that offers the user enhanced awareness of their surroundings while allowing them to stay comfortably immersed in their audio content of choice. With its clip-on design and adjustable hinge mechanism, users can easily position the device as they prefer—on their headphones, belt, backpack, or elsewhere—while maintaining the correct angle for optimal functionality. Combining two advanced sensors for precise and energy-efficient motion detection, the device is intended to face behind the user, where it will detect any individuals approaching from the rear. When someone is detected, the device issues a directional audio alert, providing users with real-time awareness of their surroundings. This makes Third Eye especially useful for the hearing impaired, as well as anyone seeking peace of mind while commuting or navigating busy environments.
Team Members: Alexander Delgado, Stanley Gao, Angelo Fernandez
