Overview
GOOTS (Goose Boots) is a shoe add-on designed for people with blindness, built in a team of four. The device integrates sensor fusion technology to classify the user's surroundings and provide haptic feedback based on environmental conditions.
By fusing data from a temperature sensor, FSR (Force Sensitive Resistor), ultrasound sensor, and RGB sensor, the system can identify surface materials — distinguishing between ice, snow, and other ground types — and trigger different alerts accordingly.
Hardware
Sensor Fusion
Temperature Sensor
Detects ambient and surface temperature to distinguish cold/icy conditions from normal ground.
FSR (Force Sensitive Resistor)
Measures pressure distribution underfoot to infer surface texture and firmness.
Ultrasound Sensor
Detects obstacles and surface proximity, providing spatial awareness for the user.
RGB Sensor
Identifies surface colour characteristics to help classify materials like snow and ice.
Technical Details
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