Developing a User-Friendly Smart Blind Stick for Visually Impaired Individuals in the Digital Era

Abstract

This study designs and develops a user-friendly Smart Blind Stick for visually impaired individuals, enhancing mobility and independence in the digital era. The objectives of this study are to improve obstacle detection accuracy, enhance user experience through intuitive alerts, and increase accessibility and safety. Our innovative system integrates ultrasonic sensors, GPS, GSM, and amplifier modules, offering improved audibility and enhanced location tracking capabilities compared to existing solutions. Leveraging Industrial Revolution 4.0's digital infrastructure, the GSM module enables emergency location sharing via SMS, providing visually impaired individuals with greater autonomy and security.