JJEM: Special Edition 2 (December 2024)
JJEM: Special Edition 2 (December 2024)
2024-12-08
Ultrasonic blind stick with GSM and GPS capabilities
Chaithra S, Raghavendra S P
The overall objective of this project is to come up with a model that would be of use to the blind members of our society. The research, in simple terms, seek to design an imaginary walking stick that would alert visually impaired persons on nearby obstacles, holes, or water during a walk to help in avoiding any form of unintentional damage. The project brings to life the concept of breaking ground in navigational aids for the blind. A rather plain looking white stick, this is actually very one of a kind, as it is fitted with several sensor that give the user added awareness of the surroundings and raise their level of safety significantly. By its brilliant design and programming, it can provide the GPS sensor with an optimum estimate of the path depending on the place it can access. The user is given the amazing ability to select locations from their list of destination, which were recorded in the database of the system. It uses batteries, stick ultrasonic sensor for GPS and GSM trackers, water sensor, soil moisture sensor, buzzer, push button, vibrator motor and etc. Overall, the device aims to provide a safer and more comfortable way of getting around obstacles in daily life for the visually impaired.
Retinopathy, Obstacle detection, Ultrasonic sensor, stick, impaired persons