Published May 12, 2025 | Version v1
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Smart Blind Stick for Blind People: Drawbacks and Impacts

  • 1. Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, Nigeria

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Because they can receive and interpret visual information for the brain, the eyes, or organs of vision, are an essential component of human physiology. Furthermore, because 83% of environmental information is gathered through the eyes, they are essential to human existence. A smart blind stick with sensor integration has several advantages. For those who are blind or visually handicapped, it facilitates their navigation by detecting obstacles and emitting an alert through beeps or audible signals. The stick's infrared and ultrasonic sensors allow it to detect obstacles such as walls, water pools, automobiles, and stairwells. Furthermore, some sticks have tilt sensors that can be utilized to detect accidents and transmit messages to family members via GPS and GSM connectivity. Additionally, the stick can be associated via Bluetooth with a smartphone app to help the user locate it if they misplace it. We have covered the advantages and disadvantages of the smart blind guy sticks in this study. Also covered are the parts required for the implantation. 

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