| Title |
Enhanced Cane For Blind People Mobility Assistance |
| ID_Doc |
23599 |
| Authors |
Mocanu A.; Sita V.; Avram C.; Astilean A. |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
2024 24th IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, AQTR 2024 - Proceedings |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/AQTR61889.2024.10554132 |
| Abstract |
The mobility issue for individuals with visual impairments is largely debated, persisting with no definitive resolution. Despite ongoing discussions, limited solutions or applications are available to address this challenge. In this context, exploring effective, innovative technologies in enhancing the mobility of visually impaired people remains an active area of research and development. Also, the rise of smart cities worldwide can come with significant support to solve the problems regarding the travel assistance of blind people. The present paper proposes a reworked enhanced cane to guide impaired visual individuals in daily activities, like reaching from one point to another. Various possible solutions were analysed to offer them increased comfort and minimise the effects of factors that bring undesired perturbations to their familiar environment. © 2024 IEEE. |
| Author Keywords |
assistive technology; colour sensor; mobility assistance; smart cane; smart cities; ultrasonic sensor; visually impaired people |
