TransSense is a research based startup from DTU working on assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people. We aim at improving their everyday life by offering an AI assisted smart-glove.

TransSense is a research based startup from DTU working on assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people. We are currently working on an AI powered wearable, which enables a transcended sensing of the physical environment. The technology entails build-in sensors and cameras that provide input to AI modules, which in return give the user feedback about what is present via vibrators and audio.

Our aim is to improve the everyday life of blind people by offering a smart-glove that can be used to search for objects/signs and provide independence when moving around unknown areas. We have interviewed 15 blind people and tested an early prototype with great feedback, and will now create a new prototype to validate the users and customers. The project is accepted into the Skylab Incubator, has received a startup grant, and has been positively received by the users, health care system and startup ecosystem.

Looking for a hardware/micro-controller expert!

We offer a part-time student position with the aim to strengthen our electro-technical expertise. Your major tasks will include - but will not be limited to - development, assembly and maintenance of the prototypes. You will also partially participate in user testing scenarios with blind and visually impaired people to provide technical support and experience the user scenario first hand.

Your qualifications:

• Preferably a B.Sc. in Electrotechnology, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• PCB board design
• Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino and/or other micro-controllers
• Some programming experience (e.g. Python, C or Java).
• Experience with prototype development and maintenance
• You thrive in problem oriented work and are good at collaborating within the team

We offer:

• Workplace: The Skylab Incubator at the thriving startup hub DTU Skylab in Lyngby
• At least 15 h/week at a competitive salary
• Work with experts within the fields of AI/machine learning, UX and business development
• A positive and energetic atmosphere with space for both hard work and having fun!
• Possibilities to develop personally and get experience with working in a startup

Submit a short application and CV via The Hub. Direct any questions to CEO Andreas Baum, andba@dtu.dk.