Duration: 2.5 months
Year: 2026
Advisor: Prof. John White
Orbits
Social Group Finder
THE IDEA: Mitigating infrastructure-level spectral congestion
After interviewing over 40 frequent event-goers who have survived “digital blackouts,” we identified a universal frustration with standard tech. Based on their real-world experiences, we ranked features and desires by their necessity in high-density environments
Problem
To develop a wearable 'snap-on' interface that leverages tactile activation and simplified feedback loops, providing intuitive safety monitoring for children and elderly users without the cognitive load of a smartphone.
Objective
