6-dot brick

Welcome to 6-dot brick, an innovative iOS app designed to revolutionise Braille literacy education.

With this app, learning the Braille alphabet becomes an engaging and interactive experience, combining the tactile nature of LEGO® bricks with the power of object detection and text-to-speech technology.

Key Features

Braille Alphabet Learning: The app provides a comprehensive curriculum for learning the Braille alphabet, covering all letters and symbols.

LEGO® Brick Construction: Users can physically construct each Braille letter using a single 2x3 LEGO® brick and five round tiles, creating a tangible representation of Braille characters.

Enhance Fine Motor Skills: Improve fine motor skills, coordination, and tactile sensitivity through the physical manipulation of LEGO® bricks and round tiles.

Text-to-Speech Integration: Seamlessly integrated text-to-speech technology provides audio guidance, making the app accessible to all users.

Object Detection: The app utilises cutting-edge object detection technology to detect and interpret LEGO® creations, providing real-time feedback and guidance.

Language Options: Start your Braille journey in either English or Turkish, with plans to expand and include more languages in future updates.

Independent Learning: No facilitator support needed! The app empowers users to learn at their own pace, boosting confidence and self-reliance.

Engaging Exercises: Practice your Braille skills with interactive exercises designed to reinforce learning and improve proficiency.

Low-Cost Materials: All you need are common one 2x3 LEGO® brick and 5 round tiles, which are affordable and easy to find.

Section 1
Users can learn the alphabet through phonetic words from A to Z, accompanied by sound effects that serve as helpful hints for the phonetic word.

Section 2
The app initiates audio narration to introduce the Braille equivalents
for various characters, encompassing letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.

Section 3
Users have the opportunity to design random letters, numbers, or punctuation marks using LEGO© parts. They can then showcase their creation to the camera, and the app will accurately verify its correctness.

Section 4
Users are encouraged to design the missing Braille letter in a random word using LEGO© parts. They can then show the design to the camera, and the app will verify its correctness using advanced object detection technology.

How to make Braille characters using 2x3 LEGO® brick and LEGO® round tiles

Creating Braille characters using LEGO® parts can be a fun and effective way to introduce the Braille alphabet. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Braille characters:

Materials Needed:
2x3 LEGO® brick
LEGO® round tiles (preferably in a contrasting color)

Take a 2x3 LEGO® brick as the base for each Braille character. On top of the 2x3 LEGO® brick, place LEGO® round tiles to represent the dots of each Braille letter. Position your camera to capture the LEGO® parts. Let's create characters together.

Designed by a LEGO® enthusiast and Apple WWDC'23 Swift Student Challenge Scholar

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