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Challenge 2: Assistive Tech

A contest log for Supplyframe DesignLab: 2023 Hackaday Prize

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lutetiumLutetium • 03/21/2023 at 06:27•43 Comments

Entry Period 7:01 a.m. P.D.T on April 25, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. P.D.T on May 30, 2023

Finalists Announced  on or around 6/12

Building things for people who need them the most is the noblest pursuit.  The Assistive Tech challenge calls for projects that help people with disabilities to learn, work, move around, and simply live their lives to the fullest.  So get out there, identify a real assistive need, and take a swing at solving it.  Small hacks or large projects, we want to see how you can make peoples' lives better.
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desmond0410e wrote 08/25/2023 at 23:03 • point

Developing an automated PET to recycle and produce 3D printing filament

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Don Mitchinson wrote 07/20/2023 at 16:30 • point

It was worth the wait! Thanks to Hackaday and sponsors for adding my Speak to Me project to the finalist list. Huge appreciation for your support and recognition

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Mark B Jones wrote 07/19/2023 at 20:55 • point

Great to see the finalists have been announced at https://hackaday.com/2023/07/19/hackaday-prize-2023-meet-the-assistive-tech-finalists/

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Mark B Jones wrote 07/17/2023 at 14:53 • point

Further to the post from @Stephen Craver yesterday, I received an email back end of June to say the finalists would be announced the week of 10th July. Having been a week since that date I'm also requesting an update regarding the outcome of the Assistive Tech 1st round.

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Richard Hogben wrote 07/17/2023 at 15:16 • point

Hey all it seems that we might hear something this week based on replies here, but I don't know for sure yet https://hackaday.io/contest/190152-supplyframe-designlab-2023-hackaday-prize#j-discussions-title

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Stephen Craver wrote 07/16/2023 at 18:19 • point

I am reaching out to express my concern regarding the lack of communication regarding the Assistive Tech finalist for well over a month now. At this point, I can't help but wonder if the project has been canceled or if there are no winners selected. Could you kindly provide some clarification on this matter?

I want to emphasize that the prize was never the primary goal for me. The true value lies in the collaborative effort of these brilliant minds coming together to create objects that can positively impact the lives of others. I sincerely appreciate the platform Hackaday provides for fostering such innovation and enabling individuals to contribute to the betterment of society.

Regardless of the outcome, I believe that all the contributors who dedicated their time and expertise to this project are winners. Their commitment to developing assistive technologies demonstrates their passion and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those in need. I want to express my gratitude to Hackaday and all the contributors involved for their remarkable efforts.

However, I would greatly appreciate it if you could update us on the status of the Assistive Tech finalist and provide some clarity regarding the selection process and timeline for announcing the winners. Clear communication will not only alleviate any uncertainties but also demonstrate the transparency and professionalism that Hackaday has consistently exhibited.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Tim wrote 07/11/2023 at 03:54 • point

Did the finalist announcement happen?

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CriptasticHacker wrote 06/27/2023 at 18:55 • point

Food for thought: in 2024 can we call this the "The Hackaday Disability Tech Challenge" ?
It's always seemed off to me that the people this is serving are not in title.  Anyone know the reasoning behind it?

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Brian Lindahl wrote 07/17/2023 at 12:58 • point

I'd assume that, like so many other descriptive terms that have become politically incorrect over the years, "disability" has become a Bad Word. Nobody seems to have figured out that no matter what word you use, it will eventually be used pejoratively by someone. We need more tolerance for each other, not keep trying to change the language. 

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CriptasticHacker wrote 07/18/2023 at 05:30 • point

are you disabled?   I think its good to let the community of people being talked about to decide the language.  Im not saying either are "bad words" Im just saying if we have a contest to help disabled people, it would help to name that.  Disabled is the current word to describe...uhh...disabled people.

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Brian Lindahl wrote 07/26/2023 at 00:50 • point

no, I'm not disabled myself, but I have two kids who are. The language has indeed changed in many places... One example is in schools (at least here in Washington state) the current term is "special needs" students. 

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the_3d6 wrote 07/19/2023 at 23:38 • point

From the list of finalists (and lack of some projects in it), I very much doubt it could be the case. Results leave impression that judging was done on the basis of how it looks instead of how useful/important it is

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Jesse R wrote 06/26/2023 at 19:35 • point

They emailed about technical difficulties and the new date is the week of the 10th. 

I can't imagine going through all the entries, lots of work!  Thanks to the judges!

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TURFPTAx wrote 06/27/2023 at 16:12 • point

I agree, I am excited to see the finalists on the week of July 10th, 2023!

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Jan Říha wrote 06/16/2023 at 17:54 • point

Did I miss something, or are the finalists still not announced?

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TURFPTAx wrote 06/21/2023 at 13:23 • point

I also have not seen any finalists; it says on or around 6/12. They did post this Instagram vid update: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctuo67ePGaF/

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CriptasticHacker wrote 06/27/2023 at 18:52 • point

Thanks for this link!  Man oh man, I wish this video would be presented by someone with legit severe disabilities.  The presenter frames everything in terms of what we /can't/ do - like "pity the poor invalids" and "tech will save them" rather than a focus of how cool these projects are and how disability tech will support disabled people coming to the table with neat inventions and contributions to society.  We need disabled people in the spotlight!

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Don Mitchinson wrote 06/13/2023 at 16:10 • point

Where do you announce the finalists? I haven't seen anything for either of the first two challenges that are now closed. 

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TURFPTAx wrote 06/21/2023 at 13:27 • point

They have the first challenge finalists here: https://hackaday.com/2023/05/11/hackaday-prize-2023-meet-the-ten-re-engineering-education-finalists/
Since they are using a .com and .io TLD, along with a supplyframe domain I have found it difficult to track all the posts.

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jeffebin wrote 06/08/2023 at 23:53 • point

Excited to share my submission. https://hackaday.io/project/191241-automatic-water-bottle

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Stephen Craver wrote 06/02/2023 at 19:09 • point

Not a big thing and I'm unsure why, but my entry's views went from 975 to 440 overnight!! 

What's up?

https://hackaday.io/project/190773-a-smart-controller-for-a-powered-recliner-or-bed

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 06/06/2023 at 16:54 • point

Hi @Stephen Craver - It looks like this is updated. Your view count is 1.1k. Good luck competing for the Prize!

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wanyanzhou wrote 05/26/2023 at 13:08 • point

Hello, our team is made up of five people, is only one person to submit the project or everyone submit it?

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/26/2023 at 14:34 • point

Hi @wanyanzhou - You can add your team as contributors (under the project image or on the edit project page) and submit it to the Prize. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Mike wrote 05/25/2023 at 00:53 • point

I am disabled, where do I go to see inventions or ideas?

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/25/2023 at 13:47 • point

Hi @Mike - Here is the list of all submissions:

https://hackaday.io/submissions/prize2023/list

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Rune wrote 05/29/2023 at 15:35 • point

Good question that I do ask as well. Where do you normally go besides this site @Mike ?

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Mike wrote 05/31/2023 at 21:50 • point

regarding disability? Im fairly newly disabled, about 2 years so havent built up a list of websites yet

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CriptasticHacker wrote 05/31/2023 at 20:08 • point

Hi Mike - Im disabled as well, trying to invent cool things for our community :)  I think the link above is all project submissions for all categories, so there's a little sifting to find which ones are for disability tech.  I also have a project you can check out here:)  https://hackaday.io/project/190502-wheelchair-ez-motion

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Rune wrote 06/01/2023 at 10:53 • point

Dear @Mike , @CriptasticHacker  and others. How can we solve that problem of finding what you need? What about aggregating adequate solutions? Would you be interested in setting up a dedicated project?

Please send me a PM if your interested and check out https://groups.google.com/g/icocread

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CriptasticHacker wrote 06/27/2023 at 17:22 • point

@Mike and @Rune (and everyone). ,looks like this link works great for seeing all the assistive tech submissions:
https://hackaday.io/submissions/prize2023_assistive/list

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Ildar Rakhmatulin wrote 05/22/2023 at 08:21 • point

I created project https://hackaday.io/project/190326-the-easiest-way-to-neuroscience-with-pieeg  but how I can apply with this project for

Challenge 2: Assistive Tech ?

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/25/2023 at 13:45 • point

Hi @Ildaron - Your project has been submitted to Re-engineering Education, Assistive Tech, and Op Amp Challenge. Good luck competing for the Prize!

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Mark B Jones wrote 05/17/2023 at 11:11 • point

I've built a Sat Nav and Telemetry Console for Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and Kayaking which in the next two weeks, hopefully before the Assistive Tech category end date, will have audio/haptic guidance/directions added so that partially sighted / blind people can enjoy water-borne activities. They would still have a companion with them, but importantly they would not need to be physically guided, for example by someone holding their hand. I hope I can empower people challenged with physical disabilities with the wonderful sensation of being weightless underwater in a safe and controlled environment, for example in swimming pool or at a dive training lake - even in calm seas!

See my project pages here:     www.hackaday.io/zxfan

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CriptasticHacker wrote 05/10/2023 at 21:13 • point

Excited for this contest!  As a disabled engineer, I know it's rare for us to be able to design our own assistive devices.  It's really different (and rewarding) designing around my own access needs!  I hope it can encourage others to invent and explore with our input.  Here's the project :)
https://hackaday.io/project/190502-wheelchair-ez-motion

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/12/2023 at 12:03 • point

@CriptasticHacker - Nice project. Please submit it to the Assistive Tech Challenge. Good luck on the Prize!

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CriptasticHacker wrote 05/17/2023 at 04:05 • point

Thanks, trying to but it wont let me add my team member on the left side panel with the "invite"  Do you put the user name, @name, url, or...?  None of those seem to work...

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/17/2023 at 12:44 • point

@CriptasticHacker - Thank you for reporting, we are looking into it! Try on the edit project page in the "Team" section. Let me know if that works for you in a private message.

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CriptasticHacker wrote 05/18/2023 at 07:43 • point

neither work...sending you PM

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Stephen Craver wrote 05/04/2023 at 18:50 • point

This is so inspiring. As a challenged person (MS, with ambulatory issues), it warms my heart knowing people care and are willing to help.

God bless you Hackaday, and anyone willing to enter this contest. Who knows? Your idea just may change someone’s life.

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Tim wrote 05/04/2023 at 11:10 • point

Where can I find the entry rules

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Dusan Petrovic wrote 05/04/2023 at 13:01 • point

Hi @Tim - You can find Official Rules and FAQ in the contest details section:

https://hackaday.io/contest/190152-supplyframe-designlab-2023-hackaday-prize

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Divyansh Goyal wrote 04/13/2023 at 17:49 • point

cool stuff

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