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Show Context The smart stick proposed by M.F.Saaid and team used radio signals to detect object and alert the blind(or visually impaired) about any 4. Objective. Advanced navigation technique for visually impaired people. Johann Borenstein and Iwan Ulrich, The Guide Cane- A Computerized Travel Aidfor The Active Guidance Of Blind Pedestrians, IEEE International Conference on This project was my opportunity to give this traditional device a 21st Century upgrade." Blind people use a traditional cane as a tool for directing them to move from one place to another. The Smart Cane 1.0 box provides an SOS emergency system consisting of a button that sends an SOS to the nearby police station and emergency contact using the Android application.

In this paper we are introducing a stick to guide blind people to move independently. Obstcle detection Obstacle detection is another feature that has been added in this smart stick. Pulse rate calculation Another feature that is added in this stick is the measurement of pulse rate. Pit detection While walking there is a probability that a blind person can fall due to his stepping into small or even bigger pits. More items The Guide Cane is designed to help the visually-impaired users navigate safely and quickly among obstacles and other hazards. The smart stick facilitates the blind person to make calls at times of emergency via the GSM/GPRS module. Smart Cane For Visually Impaired [3]: In 2000, Kish started a nonprofit, called World Access for the Blind, to teach more blind people his method of echolocating with a cane. Figure 5. An Intelligent Mobility Cane, or Smart Cane is a cane designed for the visually impaired which can offer the user the ability to navigate their surroundings, rather than simply avoid hitting things. The project Smart Stick for Blind Using Raspberry Pi is designed to create a system using Ultrasonic sensors, Ultrasonic smart cane indicating a safe free path to blind people, arun G. Gaikwad 1, H. K. Waghmare2 1ME Embedded system MIT Aurangabad. BlindSquare is the worlds most widely used accessible GPS-app developed for the blind, deafblind and partially sighted. In order to make this stick useful for a blind as well as a deaf person a vibrating motor is used to generate vibrations near the handle of the stick to detect the presence of obstacles. They only need to wear this device as a band or cloth. White Colour for cane means to symbolize the blind to be given attention to them. The chapter also illustrates some non-technical constraints and project limitations that need to be considered. Smart Cane MSD 14043 [2] iSonic [3] Colombian Smart Cane [1] UltraCane [4][5] SmartCane [6] "Kinect for the Blind" [8] Smart Cane MSD 15043 (Goal) 4.5 +/- 0.5 6 20 up to 90 8 Unknown 8 Unknown 6.56 6.56 6.56 to 13.12 10 Unknown 6 Sonar Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Ultrasonic Xbox 360 Kinect Undecided Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion 2 AA requirement in the design of assistive technologies such as an automa ted wheel chair, smart cane for the blind, data processing software for the blind etc. The blind feels the steering command through the handle and follow the stick easily This device will help the blind to navigate without holding a stick which is a bit annoying for them. 21. Smart Cane 1.0 uses devices and sensors which are as follows: 1. Through this, the blind person can aware about the obstacles in front of him. ULTRASONIC SENSOR WITH SMART CANE FOR BLIND PEOPLE The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that there are 285 million visually-impaired people worldwide. Connect the Jumper wires on it. In order to increase the mobility of blind individuals, we wish to propose a system for enabling the blind to be able to create a virtual map for themselves with the help of our tool. To design Blind Walking Stick Using Arduino & Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04, make the following connections as shown in the connection diagram below.

2. This could also be considered a crude way of giving the blind a sense of vision. With the recent advances in technology normal walking cane has been modified to a blind stick with an ultrasonic sensor attached to it. Third eye for blinds is an innovation which helps the blinds people to navigate with speed and confidence by detecting the nearby obstacles using the help of ultrasonic waves and notify them with buzzer sound or vibration. Even though the white cane is a simple and marvellous invention, it is stuck in the past. The blind man uses it to detect the obstacles by sweeping the cane back and forth but unfortunately sometimes the blind man gets aware about the obstacle too late. 2nd National Conference on Information and Communication APR 9600 Technology (NCICT). There are several disadvantages attached with use of a laser cane [14]. Project Coordinator), for helping and enabling us to go forth on this hugely satisfying project report. Using this smart blind stick, a visually impaired person can walk without anyone's help. SMART WALKING STICK FOR BLIND PERSON 1D.Sathya, 2S.Nithyaroopa, 3P.Betty, 4G.Santhoshni , 5S.Sabharinath , 6M.J.Ahanaa 1, 2, 3 Assistant Professor , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology project is an android a pplicati on to ensure better portability.

In the past several years, there have been many breakthroughs in the field of assistive technology (e.g. Brian Higgins, project suggester and Blind Rehabilitation Specialist [18]. Using this Arduino Smart Cane, a visually impaired person can walk without anyones help. PDF Version. walking stick or cane. It is used to detect obstacles on the ground, uneven surfaces, holes, steps, and puddles. Conclusion The project proposed the design and architecture of a new concept of smart electronic guiding stick for blind people. The SmartCane is an electronic device that fits as a handle on walking sticks or white canes used by visually impaired people. This project can also be used as a distance finder. Vcc pin of HC-SR04 is connected to 5 volt pin of Arduino. The designed obstruction detector uses ultrasound sensors for detecting the obstructions before direct contact.

2, No. 3. Here we placed Sensor 1 at the lower part of the walking stick and Sensor 2 at the middle part of the walking stick. In 3 March, 2014 research paper issued by the name of SMART WALKING STICK FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. There are several disadvantages attached with use of a laser cane [14]. Download conference paper PDF 1 Introduction. This study shows an application of the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Methodology in the field of medical engineering. Even though the white cane is a simple and marvellous invention, it is stuck in the past. pp. A. best type of cane for visually impaired individuals (first time users) learning to travel for both children and adults. [3]World Health Organization, Visual Impairment and Blindness, Fact sheet N 282, Oct 2014. REFERENCES [1] Shinohara, K. Designing assistive technology The number of blind and visually impaired people is expected to increase over the coming years, and it is estimated to triple by the end of 2050 which is quite alarming. the walking cane (also called white cane or stick) and guide dogs which are characterized by a many imperfections. Take stick and place ultrasonic sensor on it. The system is based on an ultrasonic sensor in which it detects obstacles and commands the two-wheeled steering axle. GPS navigation in the Mobile can be used to guide the blind for new places and unfamiliar places. Already existing methods (white cane, dog, smart devices) for visually impaired bodies are either expensive and difficulty to carry with or difficult to be learned and practiced. [View 30+] Ultrasonic Glasses For The Blind Project. This project is intended to provide artificial vision and object detection by making use of raspberry pi. The system is powered using a Li-ion battery making it easily rechargeable and environment-friendly. ASSITECH group paper on "Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired" gets the Peter Chan Best Paper Award at TRANSED 2010 in Hong Kong held in June 2010. Innovation: ultrasonic waves for the detection of spatial obstacles Steps to make this project: 1. are silicon photodiodes [12]. White cane usage followed by Smart cane User acts as her/his own control Training and usage Standardized module based training 2-3 weeks Smart cane usage, phone based feedback Feedback Collection Observation on indoor and outdoor obstacle courses One-on-One questionnaire based interview and focus group discussions Our proposed project first uses ultrasonic sensors to on a simple white cane or blind stick. Through this tool, the blind person thus be aware of the obstacles in front of them. A Navigation Aid for Blind People with Walking Disabilities aids for the blind such as white canes or guide dogs provide limited assistance. A more recent example was presented by some students at Birmingham City University, who have developed the XploR mobility cane.. XploR is cited as being a On sensing obstacles the sensor passes this data to the microcontroller. Electronic Walking Stick Visually enhanced, image enriched topic search for (pdf) Design And Implement A Smart Blind Stick 2AE. A smart cane has aimed at something similar to the previous systems through the use of onboard sensors for obstacle avoidance [15]. Similar projects across other universities are studied and compared for analyzing the positive and negative aspects of the discussed projects. Figure 1: Smart Cane CAD model (l eft) and close-up view of the device being used by volunteers. sensor based blind stick 1. ultrasonic navigation system for the blind submitted by abhishek dixit gagandeep singh mohit kumar pravin kumar under guidance of prof. a.k. However, the proposed solution has no feature of detecting the blind person. white cane." They only need to wear this device as a band or cloth. The conventional and archaic navigation aids for persons with visual impairments are the walking cane (also called white cane or stick) and guide dogs which are characterized by a many imperfections. The Guide Cane project proposed a cane working like a robotic dog. purpose. Detects obstacles with the use of ultrasonic waves. Smart Stick for Blind People[2] : The paper used ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement from the objects in the range of 4m, uses radio frequency to detect the blind stick and the controller used is Arduino UNO. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of white cane: I. Aside from this, the current smart mobility canes provide limited aid information to the user. With the development of Sensors and android app technology a new series of devices, known SMART BLIND STICK were developed. Provides the most information/feedback of upcoming surface to a visually impaired traveler. Currently, the three main options available for blind people are using a white cane, technological tools and guide dogs. ultrasonic sensor based cane. General Terms This project was my opportunity to give this traditional device a 21st Century upgrade." Working Principle of Smart Blind Stick Using Arduino. As we all know that sense of vision to person is a crucial factor in our life, however there's some folks that have lack of quality as a result of sightlessness the target of this project is employed to assist the blind individuals and that they Scopes of user which is the visually impaired people. Smart Blind Stick Chinmayi A B, Lakshmi H, Shivaranjini T Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology, (Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi) Dharwad. to develop a smart white cane to overcome these limitations.The most common tool that the blind currently use to navigate is the standard white cane. First of all, we should have understood why we are using two Ultrasonic sensors for this project. The most critical shortcomings of these aids include: essential skills and training phase, range of (ATmega328P). hence the Smart Cane can also be used by deaf-blind individuals.

The widely used White cane is ineffective in terms of navigation. The system is intended to provide overall detection, real-time assistance through Global Positioning System (GPS). This requires a clear vision of the desired system goals. Smart Blind stick for the visual impaired111111111.docx. In any Observations and test results prove that this project reached its goal and satisfied the needs of its target demographic. Over one-third of blind and partially sighted people said that they sometimes, frequently or always experience negative attitudes from the public in relation to their sight loss especially when using a white cane (My Voice, RNIB). MATH EBEE1011. Existing systems which provides guidance to blind like Guide Cane, Smart vision use The blind stick is integrated with ultrasonic sensor along with light and water sensing. [View 30+] Ultrasonic Glasses For The Blind Project. Water level sensor. GSM Module. The use of laser cane can 2.4 Smart Walking Stick for Blind Integrated with SOS Navigation System Saurav Mohapatra, Tanish Saxena, and Yepuganti Karuna [8] developed a system to make the lives of blind people much easier. Blind people suffer from many difficulties and one of the most common is their independent navigation. Spotted: The white cane used to help people with visual impairments navigate in public spaces is readily recognised. This device will help the blind to navigate without holding a stick which is a bit annoying for them. 5th International Colloquium on IEEE, pp. There have been several systems designed to support visually-impaired people and to improve the quality of their lives. This research aims to demonstrate the application of a systematic design approach in the development of the Ocane, an innovative concept of smart cane for visually impaired patients which was thought of in answer to the end users needs, deploying an easy to The system is based on an ultrasonic sensor in which it detects obstacles and commands the two-wheeled steering axle. Using the ultrasonic sensor, Arduino board and, the Smart Cane greatly increased the object detection range of the white cane, thereby improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired users. are silicon photodiodes [12]. A conventional technique for blind people (Az: 32-7545.24-9/1/1) for the project ZAFH-AAL. and have the results spoken back to them. Unfortunately, these smart canes can cost over $900, making them beyond the reach of most people, and still have the bouncing problem when jogging, as Brian had mentioned in regards to traditional white canes. The system is designed as such to replace the old and traditional blind stick which visually impaired people are using for a long time. applied for the betterment and safety of the blind society and to guide them 24/7 by detecting obsta cles on the ground, uneven Surfaces , holes , steps and puddles. The main aim of this stick is to alert the visually impaired about an obstacle in his way. 2. The project consists of the smart shoes and the smart cane (stick) that alerts people with visual impairments to obstacles that come in their ways and can help them walk with less collision. ASSISTANT WALKING CANE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON Prepared by: Hanan Abdella (communication stream) Tinbit mesfin (Computer stream) Supervised 7. walking stick or cane. A. The Ultrasonic smart the blind", Signal Processing & Its Applications 2009. They used RFID chips which are implanted into street signs, store fronts, similar locations, and the cane reads those and feeds the information back to the user .