Autiplanner

The first project, called 'AutiPlanner, ' aims to assist young adults with autism in their journey towards independence and autonomy

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Things used in this project

Hardware components

Arduino UNO

Arduino button

Just random button

Seeed Studio Grove – Chainable RGB Led V2.0

Seeed Studio Grove - MP3 v2.0

bluetooth HP AEG Sound System

PP Ultimaker Naturel - 2.85mm

Software apps and online services

Arduino IDE

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Multitool, Screwdriver

3D Printer (generic)

Plier, Long Nose

Story

The first project, called 'AutiPlanner, ' aims to assist young adults with autism in their journey towards independence and autonomy. The purpose of our product is to help them establish a routine through an engaging task planner. We have decided to create a module consisting of 8 buttons that activate based on the tasks they need to accomplish during their half-day. When it's time for the person to perform a task, the button lights up and emits a familiar sound within a specified timeframe. Once the task is completed, pressing the button marks it as accomplished. The colors and sounds are customizable based on the individual's preferences, which will be determined in advance with a designated person.

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Ethan, who was born with a form of autism. Ethan had difficulty organizing his days and following a precise schedule, which sometimes made daily tasks difficult for him.

One day, Ethan came up with the idea of creating a screen that would enable him to keep track of his daily schedule. It had the ability to understand Ethan's unique needs and provide him with a personalized schedule for each day. So he contacted some of his sister's friends to make it happen.

The screen was equipped with a special artificial intelligence that adapted to Ethan's preferences and needs. Every morning, it displayed a detailed calendar on the screen, showing the different activities planned for the day. The activities were organized by color, making them easy for Ethan to identify.

The screen also had the ability to provide visual and audible reminders for each task. For example, when it was time for Ethan to get ready for school, the screen displayed an image of a toothbrush and emitted a soft sound to remind him to brush his teeth. Similarly, when it was time to do his homework, the screen would display a book and emit a distinctive sound to remind him of his task.

Thanks to this magical screen, Ethan began to feel more independent and in control of his day. He could anticipate and mentally prepare for transitions between activities, which reduced his anxiety. The screen also provided him with a clear structure and routine, helping him to stay focused and accomplish his tasks.

Over time, Ethan developed organizational and time management skills thanks to his screen. He learned to follow his schedule independently, which led to greater self-confidence and success in his daily activities.

The story of Ethan and his magic screen quickly spread, and many other autistic children also benefited from this innovation. Thanks to this powerful tool, more and more autistic children were able to flourish in their daily lives, developing their skills and actively participating in society.

Schematics

Code

arduino sketch.ino

#include <ChainableLED.h>
#include <KT403A_Player.h>
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>

#define NUM_LEDS 8

int buttonPins[] = {1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10};

ChainableLED leds(2, 7, NUM_LEDS);
KT403A<SoftwareSerial> Mp3Player;
SoftwareSerial SSerial(11, 12); // RX, TX
#define COMSerial SSerial

// Variables pour le suivi de l'tat du bouton
int etatBouton;
int etatBoutonPrec[NUM_LEDS];
bool boutonAppuye = false;
int ledActive = 0;

void setup() {
  leds.init();

  for (int i = 0; i < NUM_LEDS; i++) {
    pinMode(buttonPins[i], INPUT_PULLUP);
    etatBoutonPrec[i] = HIGH;
  }

  leds.setColorRGB(0, 0, 255, 0);

  COMSerial.begin(9600);
  while (!COMSerial);
  Mp3Player.init(COMSerial);
  Mp3Player.volume(25); // Set the volume, maximum 30.
}

void loop() {
   // Lecture de l'tat du bouton de la LED active
  etatBouton = digitalRead(buttonPins[ledActive]);

  // Vrifier si le bouton a t enfonc (dtecteur de front montant)
  if (etatBouton == LOW && etatBoutonPrec[ledActive] == HIGH) {
    // teindre la LED active actuelle
    leds.setColorRGB(ledActive, 0, 0, 0);

    // Passer  la LED suivante
    ledActive++;
    if(ledActive > NUM_LEDS ){
      leds.setColorRGB(ledActive, 0, 0, 0);
    }

    // Allumer la nouvelle LED active
    leds.setColorRGB(ledActive, 0, 255, 0);

    // Jouer la musique
    Mp3Player.playSongIndex(1); // Lance la lecture du mp3
  }

  // Mettre  jour l'tat prcdent du bouton

    // Dsactiver les autres boutons
  for (int i = 0; i < NUM_LEDS; i++) {
  if (i != ledActive) {
    pinMode(buttonPins[i], INPUT_PULLUP);
  }
}

  delay(100);
}