.NET Rocks! The Imagine Cup Finalists from Build!
Jun 26, 2025
Meet Matt Steele, a Georgia Tech grad focusing on AI, Gheida Omar, an innovator empowering girls in STEM, and Daniel Kim, a Stanford student merging math with neuroscience. They share projects that won accolades at the Imagine Cup. Gheida's Signverse app breaks communication barriers with real-time translation, while Matt's Hair Match focuses on hair care for textured hair. Daniel's Argus, a winner in the competition, offers assistive technology for those with visual impairments, showcasing remarkable innovation driven by personal passion.
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Hair Match Tackles Curly Hair Woes
- Matt Steele shared how Hair Match helps women with curly hair avoid buying useless products by using AI to identify their hair type.
- The app provides curated product recommendations saving users money and hair frustration.
Sign Language Varies Widely
- Gheida Omar explained the complexity of sign languages varying by country and even communities.
- Signverse aims to bridge communication gaps for the hard of hearing using AI avatars for real-time sign language translation.
Argus: Vision Assistance via Wearables
- Daniel Kim described Argus, a wearable device helping people with low vision by providing real-time object detection and spatial guidance.
- They use innovative skin-conducted wireless tech (YR) enabling low power, seamless communication between devices.