ECE.11 – Recog Assistant
Team Members Heading link
- Jose Gallo
- Hakem Habahbeh
- Junior Jeanty
- Rafay Usmani
Project Description Heading link
1 in 9 people in the US, aged 65 and older, are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, which causes memory loss. This makes it difficult for people with the disease to recognize their loved ones and caretakers, often treating them with suspicion and fear. We have developed a device to help people with memory loss recognize others in a non-intrusive manner. The over-the-shoulder device uses a camera to scan a person’s face and uses bone-conduction headphones to tell the user the person’s name, what kind of relationship they have with the person, and a story to help establish a connection of trust. If the person is not recognized by the device, it will inform the user that they have no established history together and that this is their first time meeting. This will reduce the chances of the user being misled by potential scam-artists who claim to be someone the user already knows. The ultimate goal of the device is to help people with Alzheimer’s live more independently and be able to navigate social environments without worry.