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> THEIA
Team Project:
2022-2024
Team Members:
Ken C
Charlene K
Feather X
THEIA is a wearable tech empowering the visually impaired (20M+ population in the US) with safe, independent mobility. Addressing the “last 10 feet” challenge that navigation apps and white canes can't resolve, it uses AI to analyze camera input and guide users via audio and haptic feedback—like a pair of hands on their shoulders giving directions. With minimal learning curve, it integrates smoothly into users’ daily life. THEIA’s app also connects users to a support network of caregivers and volunteers, offering human reassurance alongside AI. It redefines accessibility, helping the visually impaired achieve independent mobility, and freedom.
THEIA uses AI to recognize objects, learn user habits, and interpret real-time spatial details—like door types, handle placement, and road signs—providing mobility support far beyond what navigation apps or white canes can offer.
THEIA guides users through vivid audio cues and intuitive haptic feedback—using mini airbags to mimic hands-on-shoulders steering—offering precise, obstacle-free navigation with a low learning curve and a uniquely human-like experience.
THEIA’s app connects users to a support network of caregivers and volunteers, offering human reassurance alongside AI. It also enables real-time monitoring of the user’s well-being, adding an extra layer of safety and peace of mind.
THEIA comes with a contoured wireless charging station that perfectly matches the shape of the device. Paired with a wireless charging pad, it delivers effortless convenience and seamless usability.
> Pikapoo
Team Project
2020-2025
Team Member:
Sakura L
Pikapoo is a smart robotic system that uses AI-powered olfactory and image recognition to automatically detect, collect, and seal dog waste—offering a cleaner, hands-free, and more dignified walking experience for pet owners.
Pikapoo not only automates waste collection but also monitors your pet’s health by generating monthly fecal samples for veterinary analysis, providing early disease detection and access to one-on-one professional consultations.
Pikapoo promotes sustainability by converting collected dog waste into organic fertilizer via PooBase, reducing public waste buildup while supporting greener residential environments.
The Pikapoo app creates a connected pet ecosystem by linking owners with vets, stores, and fellow pet lovers, enabling health monitoring, personalized treat suggestions, and transforming dog walks into social experiences.
