THE SMART ASSISTIVE CANE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Abstract

Daily mobility of individuals with visual impairments present unique challenges. Glaucoma
is the most commonly acquired optic neuropathy. It represents a public health challenge because it
causes an irreversible blindness. Blind Canes are an essential mobility aid or device which assist people
with all levels of visual impairment. Blind people use canes for navigating through places around them
through the sounds and echoes they listen to. The support cane is used for support and for physical
stability and the probing cane is used to locates obstacles in their path of travel. However, the existing
white cane do not provide immersive feedback about the environment surrounding the blind. The problem
with the existing models is that it can detect low objects, but it fails to detect objects above the knee
height, Hence, The Smart Assistive Cane for Visual Impaired Individuals," is a novel solution that
integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance the independence and safety of visually impaired
individuals