DAT 306 ~ Final Year Project ~ Update

I've been trying to get Vuforia / Android SDK / Unity to work together for my initial tests on my development phone. I haven't cracked it yet but I'm nearly there.

I bought some crocodile clips so I can start prototyping my tactile hallucination clothing. I also bought the correct connector for my Lilypad arduino so I can connect it to my computer to upload / troubleshoot code.

I made a model for the visual aspect of the project, which I need to 3D scan. I might further modify it in Blender. I made the model from Fimo clay, which needs  to be baked to harden it. I intend to use the model in my project by having it appear on a visual 'trigger' which will hopefully flash in and out of view.

I haven't started the audio aspect yet but I intend to start that this week when I have access to a studio for recording.

DAT 306 ~ Final Year Project ~ Grant

I won a grant for my project, from the University. It is titled the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grant. Here is a section from the application that I wrote.

My project would hopefully reduce instances of discrimination, harassment, and victimization – stigma and a lack of understanding is a common issue when it comes to mental health problems. My project aims to give people an understanding of what it is like to experience an episode of psychosis, and hopefully mean that people are more likely to be less judgemental when it comes to interacting with people who suffer from this condition.

By showing the impact and symptoms of psychosis, my project will help to show professionals involved in the care of a client how to best assist their client or student and give them equal opportunities in day to day life and in the academic environment.

In a more everyday environment, my project will allow the general population to understand psychosis. This will allow them to gain greater empathy and mutual understanding of how the person suffering from psychosis may feel in a variety of circumstances and situations.

Motors, Lilypad Arduino board, and conductive thread - £64.80 - £31.20 - £13.90

Plastic Virtual Reality Headset - £29.99

Phone for development - ~£110

Total cost - £249.89

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