Project Invent
Anthony, Bread, Nana, Aiden, Jaden, Tariq, Aisha, Mizael, and Ahniya
2025
Global goals
The Buddy Up System (BUS), created by Team Cypher, is an innovative, tech-driven device designed to help individuals—especially those facing social challenges—build confidence and make meaningful connections. Inspired by the 6th generation iPod, BUS uses Micro:bit technology to pair users through randomly assigned matching colors or numbers. The system ensures each match is unique by broadcasting signals to nearby devices and only creating pairs with matching outputs. Once paired, users are prompted with a randomized icebreaker question—generated through a built-in number generator—that encourages conversation and eases social tension. With prompts like “What is your dream job?” or “What is your favorite singer and why?”, BUS turns introductions into fun, low-pressure interactions. Designed to address the isolation often experienced by KKC clients, this device empowers users to step out of their comfort zones and Buddy Up.
Students worked with their community partner, Malik Thomas (Des), at the Kulture Klub Collaborative (KKC) to invent the Buddy Up System. They were inspired to create this after learning about positive socialization being one of the largest challenges that (KKC) experiences with the individuals they support.
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