Visually challenged friendly toilets

Visually challenged friendly toilets


Name : Baibhav Parida

District & State :  Khordha, Orissa

Category : Engineering

Award :   upto class 8th

Award Function :   IGNITE 2019 Awards

Award Year : 2019


Baibhav suggests having a special toilet system designed for blind people, which can guide them using voice commands. The tiles could be designed to facilitate movements. The faucets could also be linked to an artificial intelligence system for controlling the flow of water.

He likes to read story books, and has a special interest in aeroplanes. He visualises himself as an aeronautical engineer in the future.

 

NIF acknowledges the guidance of Blind People’s Association (BPA), Ahmedabad in the development of the prototype.