In a team of 2, designed and built augmented reality glasses that translate foreign text.
Responsibilities:
- Designed and built augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype with limited $150 budget, focusing on hardware development while teammate led translation software.
- Conducted extensive research by reviewing university papers and technical resources on AR display methods.
- Developed hardware using OLED display, mirror-based projection system, 3D printing, and laser engraving for custom components.
- Integrated electronics and controls with Arduino and Raspberry Pi to power and test AR functionality.
- Collaborated on software integration for real-time translation feature, ensuring alignment of hardware and software systems.
Outcomes:
- Successfully designed and delivered a working prototype of augmented reality (AR) glasses within one year despite a limited $150 budget.
- Proved feasibility of mirror-based OLED projection system, achieving clear visual display for AR applications.
- Validated hardware design using 3D printing, laser engraving, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi, demonstrating practical engineering skills.
- Integrated translation functionality into AR glasses, showcasing potential for real-world language assistance.
- Overcame skepticism by completing a project many deemed impossible, strengthening problem-solving, research, and innovation skills.