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The innovation Pairing the right pair by visually challenged
Fig. 1: The Gadget
and it’s evolution
Navya Sharma, encountered a daily challenge equipped with sensors and coding, enabling
of pairing socks correctly, which became it to detect even the slightest differences in
exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic nearly matching socks. What sets this device
when her mother was hospitalized. Faced apart is not only its advanced technology but
with the awkward situation of wearing also its affordability, making it accessible to
mismatched socks in public due to the individuals from all strata of society.
absence of her mother's assistance, Navya
sought a solution. She shared her predica- Affordability was prioritized during the
ment with her science teacher Dr. Shilpa gadget design since most of the visually
Raghuvanshi Chauhan, initiating a process impaired individuals are in low income
of ideation and innovation. This marked the index. This inclusivity is particularly beneficial
beginning of a journey that transcended local for visually challenged individuals who may
boundaries, propelling their innovation onto face economic constraints but aspire for
national and international platforms. autonomy and independence in their
day-to-day tasks. By providing a cost-effective
The robotic innovation “Socks pairing solution that enhances the quality of life for
device for visually impaired” was designed the visually challenged, teacher’s intervention
in the school laboratory. The gadget is the and Navya's ideation embodied innovation
sole model of its kind and truly a pioneering with a purpose, transcending barriers and
gadget with absolutely no global competition. empowering individuals to live with dignity
It stands out as a sensitive robotic machine and self-reliance.
International Recogni-
tion at ASEAN Summit
(b) IRIS National Fair
Award Ceremony by Dr.
Abhay Karandikar
Secretary, Department
of Science & Technology
(DST).
-2024
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