CARY

Inspiration

I was inspired by the challenges seniors face living independently and the anxiety families feel about their safety, so I wanted to create a solution that combines physical assistance, real-time monitoring, and peace of mind.

What it does

CARY is a low, sturdy, self-righting robot that assists seniors after falls, guided by modular home sensors and a wearable button. It provides two-way communication, prompts the senior for help decisions, and alerts family if inactivity is detected.

How we built it

I imagined the user journey of a senior, picturing their needs through their daily life and what happens when they fall down unexpectedly.

Challenges we ran into

Designing a full-system solution that works seamlessly together and adapts to various home layouts and real-life scenarios.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I created a cohesive ecosystem of robot, wearable, and sensors, showing a complete solution rather than just a single device.

What we learned

While it may seem that robots can easily replace humans, there are still many limitations that require human intervention and oversight.

What's next for CARY

I aim to refine the self-righting mechanism, enhance AI for fall prediction, optimize the wearable and sensor integration, and move toward a pilot program in real homes to validate safety, usability, and impact.

Built With

• imu
• lidar
• opencv
• ros2