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Meet the Teams
Check out the teams and the life-changing projects they are working on.
Projects will be updated on this page as teams advance through the stages of development.
Competition phase:
Concept
Working Model
Prototype
Team NT
Tel Aviv University
Israel
An adjustable rain protection system for wheelchair users that is easy to attach, store, and deploy.
Smart Zhardem
Kazakhstan
Team Smart Zhardem is led by Babek, a robotic engineer, computer science teacher, and winner of international robotic competitions.
Magic Suitcase
Ort Braude College of Engineering
Israel
A wooden box with five open sides which allows autistic children to experience a variety of games and stimulations
Team Bracha
Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology and the Arts
Israel
An accessible and modular storage component that can secure onto an art easel that can hold tools, paint, and other necessary supplies.
Eitan's Groupe
Israel
A modular shirt with magnetic sleeves for easy attachment for people with limited mobility.
Shraga's Team
Israel
A nail holder that allows people with tremors to work on DIY projects without fear of injury.
Bonjour
Auckland University
Azerbaijan
We are an international team from Azerbaijan, Hungary, and England.
Smart Cane
University of Georgia
United States
An innovative use of a standard cane. One that is more useful and convenient everyday life. Special features that can ease difficulties with people who rely on a cane
Team Gauntlet
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation
United Arab Emirates
A project that supports Harshil, a student who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and scilorraea, to promote independence and empowerment.
Mech-Canopy
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
United States
A simple yet stable 3D printed clamping mechanism constructed to securely hold an umbrella and easily attach to a wheelchair. The umbrella mount is designed to be adaptable to different types of umbrellas as well as different geometries of wheelchairs.
HelpingHOOS
University of Virginia
United States
A strap device aimed to help users carry items or get in and out of a car efficiently.
Ort Braude College Team
Ort Braude College of Engineering
Israel
A modified food cart which allows children with developmental disabilities participate in the daily chores of their kindergarten
Dark Room
Ort Braude College of Engineering
Israel
A folding dark room which allows children with CVI (cerebral visual impairment) play
Team Zachor
Yeshiva University
United States
This project reminds people with dementia to complete daily tasks to help them become more independent.
Together
Omdurman National University
Sudan
This team is developing assistive technologies to help people with visual impairments.
Walking Stick Innovations
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
An accessible application that solely uses visual icons and audio notes and is intended to serve as an intermediary between banks and users to assist illiterate individuals with financial literacy.
Bama-2
University of Alabama
United States
A project that helps a child with Poland's Anomaly play baseball with his brothers.
NS Project
Shenkar College of Engineering,
Design and Art
Israel
A smart device that attaches onto a shoe and automatically turns on to create a circle of light around the user’s legs in limited light so they can navigate more comfortably and confidently.
Imperfectly Perfect Hands
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Israel
A ring that holds makeup products (e.g. brushes, eyeliner, etc.) and helps provide stability and precision capabilities to individuals with muscular dystrophy or other fine motor challenges so they can apply makeup independently.
Wear What you Want.cooper
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
United States
A portable tool that allows those with cerebral palsy to efficiently dress and undress outside of their home.
Innovation creation makers
Yeshiva University
United States
This design will give parents of children with needs of a feeding tube an access to affordable equipment through 3D models they can print.