Building Smart Assistive Devices

About this workshop

Through this 6 hr introductory workshop, your child will first learn the basics of electronics and coding using Arduino, after which they experience first-hand, the challenges of conventional guide canes used by the blind. They then apply their new-found tech skills to design and prototype their own fully-functional assistive device, that a blind person can use to navigate around freely. And they do all this using largely just upcycled material. Each child's design is completely unique to them, and the objective is for them to walk home, at the end of the workshop, with the confidence that they can use scrap material lying around the house, along with some low-cost electronics, to build a real-world device that someone else can actually use. No prior experience needed! Classes sizes are also kept small (max. 6 students and 2 facilitators) to ensure each child gets the attention they need. This program includes a free Arduino Kit worth $50, to continue tinkering on your idea at home! NOTE: Participants are required to bring their own laptop, laptop charger and mouse for this workshop. UPCOMING DATES (by month): Mar 22, 2023: 10am to 5pm Mar 29, 2023: 10am to 5pm (FULLY BOOKED) May 31, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jun 08, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jun 12, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jun 19, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jul 03, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jul 05, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jul 24, 2023: 10am to 5pm Jul 31, 2023: 10am to 5pm Sep 06, 2023: 10am to 5pm Oct 08, 2023: 10am to 5pm Oct 11, 2023: 10am to 5pm Nov 22, 2023: 10am to 5pm Dec 06, 2023: 10am to 5pm