Smart Blind Stick Using Ultrasonic Sensor

Authors

  • Dr. T. Tirupal
  • B. Venkata Murali
  • M. Sandeep
  • K. Sunil Kumar
  • C. Uday Kumar

Keywords:

Arduino Mega, Electronic Travel Aids, Smart Blind Stick, Microcontroller, Ultrasonic Sensor

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to assist blind persons without human need. Notably, the visually impaired individuals convey a hand that stays with them at whatever point they need help. Once in a while in any event, when they utilize this stick, there is no assurance that the visually impaired people are protected and get in arriving at their destinations. There might be a deterrent in their way yet isn’t experienced by the individual with the assistance of the stick. Notably, the visually impaired individuals convey a hand that stays with them at whatever point they need help. Once in a while in any event, when they utilize this stick, there is no assurance that the visually impaired people are protected. There might be an obstruction in their way however isn't experienced by the individual with the assistance of the stick. Thus, the people may be injured if the obstacle is big enough or dangerous. Thus, in this paper, a blind stick is designed and developed to assist the blind person and provide them a clear path. The system consists of an ultrasonic sensor fixed to the user's stick. While the user moves the stick in the forward direction, the ultrasonic sensor with Arduino mega fixed to the stick tries to detect the obstacle if any present in the path. If the sensor recognizes the obstacle, the output of the recipient triggers, and this change will be identified by the microcontroller since the output of the receiver is given as inputs to the microcontroller. This stick recognizes the article before the individual and offers a reaction to the client either by vibrating or through the order. In this way, the individual can walk with no fear. This gadget will be the best answer for defeat the troubles of the visually impaired individual.

Published

2021-07-28

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Section

Articles