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The Mission of Finding Grandpa at the Market

The Mission of Finding Grandpa at the Market

This project utilizes two micro:bits to detect relative location and play music to aid in locating a person who has wandered off.

do your :bit Taiwan

HSIN-YU, YU-CHIEN

2024

Global goals

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being

Our project

Device Concept: Two detectors (micro:bit, ultra-thin rechargeable battery, name badge lanyard). Using the built-in Bluetooth radio functionality, two micro:bits communicate with each other. Primarily, the nine-axis sensor detects the relative direction and position of the two micro:bits, using LED lights to guide and quickly locate the other person. The 'A' button controls the other micro:bit to play music, indicating that they are nearby. The 'B' button triggers a beeping sound on the other micro:bit, letting the other person know they are being searched for. In addition to detecting direction, the nine-axis sensor can also monitor speed to determine if the wearer has fallen, enabling immediate assistance.

Our inspiration

We were inspired to track missing elders and seek medical attention when a fall occurs.