Teen invents AI-powered traffic light system to help elderly and disabled pedestrians cross safely
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Madeline Mitchell
Summary
An 18-year-old named Jay Jung, who grew up with his grandparents in South Korea, invented SmartBlink — an AI-powered adaptive traffic light system designed to help people of all abilities safely cross the street. Inspired by watching his grandparents struggle to cross Seoul's streets before pedestrian signals changed, Jung created a solution that adjusts crossing times based on pedestrian needs. The article highlights his personal motivation and the broader goal of making public spaces more inclusive and accessible.
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bskyTeen invents AI-powered traffic light system to help elderly and disabled pedestrians cross safelyusatoday.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWhenever I would go with them to the local grocery store or the local park, I would realize that we were not even halfway and then the light just suddenly turns red.
Once I noticed it, it was really hard to not notice it.
Making more inclusive and accessible spaces has been on
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