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2023 · Hardware / AI

Posture Pal — Real-Time Posture Corrector

Computer vision posture tracking device with real-time haptic/mist feedback.

Hardware & Computer Vision

Posture Pal detecting spinal misalignment and triggering corrective feedback.

The problem

Desktop workers unconsciously slouch for hours, and passive on-screen reminder notifications are easily ignored.

The constraint

Lighting and sitting angles vary across workspaces; landmark vectors must be normalized to prevent false triggers when a user simply adjusts their chair.

What I built

A Python computer vision pipeline using MediaPipe pose estimation to track neck-to-shoulder angles, sending serial pulses to an Arduino-controlled mist solenoid.

The outcome

A functioning physical desktop prototype providing tangible, immediate posture feedback.

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