Halotap is a stylish, discreet bracelet that sends alerts using a button-2 taps for a notification, 3 for location, and a 3-sec hold for police. The bracelet offers both personal peace and protection.
Inspiration: We were inspired to develop HaloTap because many workers report feeling unsafe in their workplaces but are too afraid to alert anyone. We wanted to create a solution that empowers people to feel secure in everyday life while being fashionable.
What it does: This project provides a discreet, wearable bracelet that lets users send emergency alerts with taps, track their heart rate, and log incidents through a connected app that helps women and people in need feel safer and more empowered, especially in unsafe or discriminatory environments.
How we built it: We built HaloTap by designing a discreet, wearable bracelet with a hidden Bluetooth-enabled button that connects to a mobile app. When tapped, it sends an emergency alert and optional heart rate data to a trusted contact. We also modeled the bracelet to be customizable with beads, so it looks like regular jewelry. Our focus was on accessibility and safety for the person with the bracelet.
Challenges we ran into: One of our biggest challenges was making the bracelet discreet enough that no one would recognize it as a safety device. We didn’t want it to stand out or look like technology, it had to blend in naturally, like everyday jewelry. Our goal was to design it without any obvious signs that would reveal its true function.
Accomplishments that we're proud of: We’re proud of creating a solution that addresses both personal safety and social inequality in a discreet, empowering way. We successfully designed a bracelet concept that looks like everyday jewelry but functions as a life-saving device. Our research also helped us connect the project to real-world data and Sustainable Development Goals, giving our idea a meaningful impact. Most importantly, we turned a social issue into an actionable, tech-based solution.
What we learned: Throughout creating HaloTap, we started understanding the importance of discretion and that safety solutions must be easily accessible for people to genuinely want to wear and use our product. These lessons helped push us to develop something both fashionable and functional.
What's next for HaloTap: Next, we plan to develop a working prototype of the HaloTap bracelet using low-cost, compact hardware like Bluetooth modules and heart rate sensors. We’ll refine the mobile app to include customizable emergency contacts, silent alert modes, and incident history logs. Our goal is to begin user testing with communities most affected by workplace and public safety concerns.
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