DI Designathon Finalist Team of two - 24 hours- 2021
A forever star, for your child.
A smart companion toy for children who have lost their parents to the pandemic
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From January 1, 2020, to May, 1, 2022, nearly 8 million kids age 18 and under lost a parent or primary caregiver to a pandemic-related cause. Including the deaths of secondary caregivers like grandparents or other older relatives, the number of kids affected is 10.5 million.
Tara, the product
Tara can keep children feeling connected to the loved one they lost and it can help bridge communication gaps and enable deeper connections between the child and caregiver.
Electronics
AI powered, Tara comes with two small cameras to record videos, one microphone to record audio and a speaker.
Software
An microchip with wifi connectivity is the main controlling unit for Tara.
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Manufcaturing
Made out of memory and latex foam, Tara is firm and yet soft. It is durable and the cloth cover can be washed.
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Hardware
Multifunction buttons can be long pressed to record video, single pressed to capture an image or double pressed to capture audio. Tara can be charged with a USB C type charger.
Tara Speaks
Tara Listens
Tara Speaks
Tara Observes
Tara, the app
The caregiver can input various detailed functioning in the Tara app to customise the Tara experience.
Onboarding
Connecting
Data Collection
Home
Menu
Notifications
Tara, the scenario of use
Karan's father gifts him Tara and Karan immediately falls in love with Tara.
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