'Sensoguard' to be tested with members from Sight Matters

21 teams vying for top spot in Junior Achievement's 'Company Programme'

Students from Ballakermeen High School are hoping the prototype of an ultrasonic glove will help people who are blind or have visual impairments. 

Team Creed is one of 21 teams, from six schools, taking part in Junior Achievement's Company Programme for young entrepreneurs. 

They've been showcasing business ideas they've developed over the last six months.

Sue Cook is the chief executive of the educational charity which helps young people make the connection between school and the world of work: 

TEAM CREED

Krishna Ramesh, Ben Thomas and Miltos Provatakis - from Team Creed - have created 'Sensoguard'.

It's a glove that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect nearby objects and assist those with visual impairments or blindness to navigate their environments:

Team Creed has included a camera on the device and is aiming to make use of an object detection algorithm to help users detect exactly what object they are approaching.

"We’re using our range of skills and interests to research, design and market our product and are determined that it will help people in the future.' - Milos Provatakis (Team Creed)

MANX CARE

The trio has also visited Noble’s Hospital to pitch their product to Manx Care’s Chief Executive Teresa Cope.

She said she's looking forward to following the journey of this project adding: "The team’s commitment to safety and inclusivity is clear and they have a strong focus on the experience of the end user."

It's also been presented to members of the charity Sight Matters.

Pictured L-R: Mr Mohamed (Manx Care), Krishna Ramesh (Creed), Annmarie Cubbon (General Manager, Integrated Primary and Community Care), Ben Thomas (Creed), Catherine Bradley (Sight Matters), Miltos Provatakis (Creed), Teresa Cope (Manx Care CEO)

Team Evesta

Last week Manx Radio spoke to another Junior Achievement collective - Team Evesta - about their app that will help those with autism.