Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The project titled "Alert based smart blind stick using Arduino Uno and Ultrasonic Sensor" aims to develop a ground breaking assistive device that enhances the mobility and independence of visually impaired individuals. These innovative blind sticks utilize ultrasonic technology to detect and analyse objects in the surrounding environment and also can distinguish between humans and non-living obstacles. By emitting ultrasonic waves and measuring their reflections and measuring heat radiation of obstacle, the blind stick generates real-time spatial information, which is then conveyed to the user through haptic and audio feedback. The project ensures this by increasing mobility, safety, and autonomy, this assistive technology has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for visually impaired individuals, enabling them to participate more fully in various activities and environments. The overall goal is to create a cost-effective, accessible, and user-friendly solution that enhances the independence and inclusion of individuals with visual impairments.
Author: Dr. S. A. Shaikh
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410208270