Dino Jump Jump

💡 Inspiration

1️⃣ Did you know?

There is more than 3 million arm amputees worldwide.
An estimated 2.5 million people in the U.S. currently live with moderate to severe mobility impairment of their arm and hand, with millions more around the world.
Around 36% of this people experience depression and/or anxiety.

2️⃣ How voice technologies can help people with disabilities

Surfing the internet without a mouse and keyboard or an inability to use a touchscreen can be difficult, if not impossible. Similarly changing TV channels or even answering a phone call without being able to use your hands can also be insurmountable challenges for some.

Speech recognition systems can help disabled people become more able by simplifying complex tasks and making them more efficient.

3️⃣ Problem

Despite the fact that voice control appears in the most necessary things and programs for life, the category of games for people with disabilities is practically undeveloped.

4️⃣ The benefits of playing video games for people with disabilities

Improved mental well-being
Video games can provide an outlet for people with disabilities to de-stress, allow them to be whoever they want to be, work toward a specific goal, feel a sense of accomplishment, and even help improve their self-esteem.
Reduced social isolation
Around 40% of individuals with a disability report feelings of loneliness and social isolation and one of the main benefits of playing video games for people with disabilities is that it reduces social isolation.
Increased opportunities to experience the world
Individuals who have disabilities that limit their mobility may not be able to easily explore the world. However, with video games and new technologies, they can experience the world through their screen and explore new places.

5️⃣ Idea

Game hits like T-Rex Runner have been enjoyed with touch and keyboard based controllers for a long time. But Persons with disability haven't had a chance to enjoy these games to the fullest potential.

In order to enable people with disabilities to enjoy this hit, as well as to contribute to the development and increase awareness in the direction of games for people with disabilities, I developed the game "Dino Jump Jump". This is an analogue of the original game with voice control.

Dino Jump Jump

💻 How I built it

I started by figuring out the AssemblyAI, which was new to me. The main subject of study was Real-Time Streaming Transcription, since I needed to determine the commands spoken by a person in real time.
Based on the knowledge gained, I developed a script that defined the basic commands that I would need, such as start the game, jump and restart the game.
I prepared the game itself and created the ability to integrate voice control.
I have integrated voice control.
At the end there was a stage of tests and debugging and I think I had to say Jump at least a few thousand times :)

❤️ Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I managed to complete the project in such a short time.
I have adapted everyone's favorite game for people with disabilities. Now they can enjoy it too.