Kickstarter, 2018.
Kickstarter is a dynamic, assistive kickboard equipped with interactive technology to assist with swimming education, helping beginning swimmers learn to navigate obstacles and swim with the proper straight-legged kicking technique. The ultrasonic sensor embedded into the front of the kickboard detects walls, people, and other obstacles; a motor provides haptic feedback via a vibration motor under the hand-holds in order to allow the swimmer to maneuver and avoid collisions. The flex sensor in the knee-pad detects bending in the knees during freestyle kicks and uses radio communication with LED lights in the kickboard to provide feedback on kicking technique. The lights turn green when the user is exhibiting proper kicking technique, yellow with minimal bending, and red if knees are too bent. The Kickstarter kickboard is perfect for amateurs that are learning to master great kicking technique, using real-time interactive technology to provide feedback and augment the swimming education experience.
Arianna Ninh
B.A. Cognitive Science, 2019
Varna Vasudevan
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2019
Essie Xu
B.A. Economics, 2019