Multi-Functional Glasses for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Design and Development

Ashish Bastola, Md Atik Enam, Ananta Bastola, Aaron Gluck, Julian Brinkley

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Abstract

This paper presents the design of a glasses system for the blind and visually impaired that incorporates various technologies to enhance their daily living experience. The glasses are equipped with a speaker and haptic feedback, allowing users to receive audible and tactile notifications about their surroundings. We also implemented image understanding for identifying multiple unique objects, people, and environmental obstacles. Additionally, the glasses can read signs and printed materials via text recognition technology. Finally, the glasses incorporate navigation tools, helping users to find their way in unfamiliar environments. The system has the potential to significantly improve the independence and quality of life of those with visual impairments, as it could be a valuable assistive technology tool for a wide range of applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)995-1001
Number of pages7
JournalProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Volume67
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, HFES 2023 - Columbia, United States
Duration: 23 Oct 202327 Oct 2023

Keywords

  • Accessibility
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Vehicle
  • Blind and Visually Impaired
  • Deep Learning
  • Glasses
  • Motion Planning
  • Navigation for Blind
  • Object Detection
  • Voice Recognition

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