A comprehensive review of navigation systems for visually impaired individuals DOI Creative Commons
Mustufa Haider Abidi, Arshad Noor Siddiquee, Hisham Alkhalefah

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. e31825 - e31825

Published: May 24, 2024

BackgroundThis review explores the evolutionary trajectory of navigation assistance tools tailored for visually impaired, spanning from traditional aids like white canes to contemporary electronic devices. It underlines their pivotal role in fostering safe mobility impaired individuals.ObjectivesThe primary aim is categorize and assess plethora solutions available. Emphasis placed on technological advancements, particularly systems employing sensors, AI, feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, underscores emerging influence smartphone-based satellite augmenting independence quality life impaired.MethodsNavigation are segmented into four key categories: Visual Imagery Systems, Non-Visual Data Map-Based Solutions, 3D Sound Systems. The integration diverse sensors Ultrasonic Sensors LiDAR obstacle detection real-time scrutinized. Additionally, fusion smartphone technology with deliver location-based explored. also evaluates functionality, efficacy, cost-efficiency systems.ResultsResults indicate a significant evolution aids, modern proving highly effective aiding navigation. convenience portability underscored, along potential enhance assistance.ConclusionsIn conclusion, advocates continued innovation empower individuals increased access surroundings. accentuates imperative ongoing efforts those visual impairments through futuristic solutions.

Language: Английский

A comprehensive review of navigation systems for visually impaired individuals DOI Creative Commons
Mustufa Haider Abidi, Arshad Noor Siddiquee, Hisham Alkhalefah

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. e31825 - e31825

Published: May 24, 2024

BackgroundThis review explores the evolutionary trajectory of navigation assistance tools tailored for visually impaired, spanning from traditional aids like white canes to contemporary electronic devices. It underlines their pivotal role in fostering safe mobility impaired individuals.ObjectivesThe primary aim is categorize and assess plethora solutions available. Emphasis placed on technological advancements, particularly systems employing sensors, AI, feedback mechanisms. Furthermore, underscores emerging influence smartphone-based satellite augmenting independence quality life impaired.MethodsNavigation are segmented into four key categories: Visual Imagery Systems, Non-Visual Data Map-Based Solutions, 3D Sound Systems. The integration diverse sensors Ultrasonic Sensors LiDAR obstacle detection real-time scrutinized. Additionally, fusion smartphone technology with deliver location-based explored. also evaluates functionality, efficacy, cost-efficiency systems.ResultsResults indicate a significant evolution aids, modern proving highly effective aiding navigation. convenience portability underscored, along potential enhance assistance.ConclusionsIn conclusion, advocates continued innovation empower individuals increased access surroundings. accentuates imperative ongoing efforts those visual impairments through futuristic solutions.

Language: Английский

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