A Year of Innovation: Color Sorting
This year at Sight Guide, we made significant advancements in assistive technology, particularly in color sorting! Under the supervision of Patrick Pfreundschuh and Cornelius von Einem, Alexandru Top managed to tackle the 'Brightness Recognition' challenge. This task is very important for the upcoming Cybathlon 2024 and focused on developing an algorithm that can recognise and categorise colours by brightness. This technology has huge potential to assist with everyday tasks such as choosing clothes. We encountered some challenges with color identification, especially under varying lighting conditions. However, after persistent development and refinement, our algorithm now adeptly adjusts to different lighting and distinguishes even the most subtle color nuances!
Navigating Vision: Pathway to Success
Victoria Catalán made a significant contribution to our project this year by developing a navigation system for our pilot in the Cybathlon 2024 using a depth camera. The system is designed to navigate complex environments, as demonstrated in our 'Sidewalk' challenge simulations. Victoria's work focused on refining the algorithm to ensure safety and efficiency in obstacle detection and navigation. Her innovative approach of creating safe zones around obstacles using the depth camera's input was a great breakthrough in ensuring the pilot's safety.
Looking Forward
Looking back on the past year, the Sight Guide Team has made significant progress in developing technologies for the visually impaired. We have overcome complex challenges, learned from global innovations, and pushed the boundaries of assistive technology. As we continue our journey towards Cybathlon 2024, we remain dedicated to our mission of using our innovative technologies to transform the lives of visually impaired people. Please stay tuned for more updates as we progress towards a more inclusive future.