Volume : 9, Issue : 6, JUN 2023

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS IN COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES (NCICT'23)

SMART SHOES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

DR.G.SUDHA*, MRS.M.BIRUNDA, H.SARANYA, E.ABINAYA, A.SINDHU

Abstract

This paper proposes a system that utilizes Python programming language to detect objects in front of a blind person using a camera and IR sensor, coupled with an Arduino Uno microcontroller board. The system aims to enhance the independence of visually impaired individuals by alerting them of obstacles in their path. The IR sensor detects obstacles in close proximity and sends signals to the Arduino board. The board uses the Python Open CV library to analyze the images captured by the camera to identify the object and determine its distance from the user. Once an obstacle is detected, the system will alert the user using audio or vibration. The results demonstrate that the proposed system has the potential to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their environment more safely and efficiently.

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