\r\nRichmond Hill Middle School has been named a Georgia State Winner for the\r\nSamsung Solve For Tomorrow contest. The 7th grade Imagineer\r\nteam, consisting of students from Ms. Broome, Ms. Vitello, Ms. Avant, and\r\nMr. Barnwell, were notified today of their selection, and have now\r\nearned a $15,000 Samsung Technology Award for their school. Their team at this\r\nphase of the competition is now in the top 100 out of over 2,000 teams\r\nnationally.
\r\n\r\nThe students' submission for the project focuses on using Bluetooth technology\r\nto develop an app that aids the visually impaired in navigating buildings or\r\nsettings where other technology, such as the GPS on smartphones may not be\r\npractical. A user for the prototype, known as The Sightless Environmental\r\nBeacon App, or S.E.B.A (pronounced see-bay) that is currently in development would allow the user to\r\nreceive a vibration notification and audible directions telling them how soon\r\nand in which direction essential areas such as their classrooms or bathrooms\r\nmay be as they navigate the school.\r\nAt this round, students have until February 20th to develop their prototype and\r\nsubmit a video detailing the process to Samsung, for a chance to be named\r\none of 20 National Finalists and earn $50,000 in technology for their school.\r\nNational finalists are flown to New York to pitch to the finalist judges with a\r\nchance to be named a national winner, and earn $100,000 in technology for\r\ntheir school.