EchoConnect transforms chance encounters into meaningful connections in shared spaces. By combining technology with serendipity, it helps strangers discover one another based on shared interests.
How it Works: Before moving out of your house, put in your preferred interests from the range of “interest plugs” you have. Once you’re in a shared space, simply shake the device to activate it, signaling that you're ready to connect. When another person with similar interests—like trekking, reading, politics—comes within range, both devices will Vibrate and flash lights, indicating a "match." From there, the choice is yours: strike up a conversation or simply move on.
Learnings: code to circuit mapping, bit mapping, bit manipulation, efficient communication between Arduinos using Bluetooth, soldering PCBs
