LEGO® sets have played a significant role in my life, from my childhood up to the present. They’ve significantly contributed to my motor skills, fueled my imagination, deepened my interest in technology, sparked my passion for collecting and even my interactions with friends, including my little sister. As a devoted LEGO® enthusiast and collector, I owe a great deal to these iconic plastic bricks.
Having personally witnessed the benefits of LEGO® sets and gaining insights into how LEGO® enhances tactile learning through the “LEGO® Braille Bricks” course, I was well aware of its tremendous potential to benefit my visually impaired friends. Using these benefits of LEGO®, I thought about how I could make a useful social contribution, so I reviewed previous research, examined existing patents and reviewed pilot studies. After making these assessments, I decided to develop an application that:
- Could be easily accessed by all visually impaired friends,
- Was cost-effective, using a minimal number of readily available parts,
- Could be downloaded for free from the App Store,
- Provided instant feedback through machine learning and object detection, enabling individual learning without
the need for instructor support, - Offered various language options to reach a broader user base,
- Simplified learning with voice notifications and sound effects,
- Was enjoyable for both visually impaired and sighted individuals,
- Included exercises for users to reinforce their learning,
- Was fun and engaging.
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