| The blind guardian, Enhancing Mobility for the Visually Impaired |
| Paper ID : 1023-ISCSR3 (R2) |
| Authors |
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Mohamed Medhat Wahba * Fourth year student faculty of physical therapy Benha University |
| Abstract |
| Background Blind and partially sighted people live a tough life as they face many obstacles that greatly hinder their mobility and raise the risk of injuries and falls. Further, increase their dependency on others . As physiotherapy specialists, our role extends beyond treatment to include promoting mobility and preventing injuries. Purpose The study introduces a conceptual frame for a project that makes use of modern technology to design a low-cost and simple device that can help blind people move safely and decrease the risk of falling, therefore reducing the risk of injuries . Methods The device is designed to be fixed on the blind's shoe, and it is operated by using 3 main components. (1). Ultrasonic sensor , detects any obstacle within a defined distance of 2 metres. (2). Arduino Uno, acts as the controller of the device, receiving signals from the sensor and sending them to the buzzer to alert the user . (3). Buzzer, which will produce an audible alert when receiving a signal. Future work will involve refining and testing the device for real-world application to ensure the accuracy of detection within the specific distance, and this can be done by clinical trials. And it would be easy to teach users how to respond to the alert to change the direction . Results Results will appear in improving safety and independence of the visually impaired and improving their sense of security and awareness of their surroundings, encouraging them to participate actively and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Conclusion The study presents a conceptual framework for an innovative aid for the blind which improves their safety and overall quality of life. Future work will involve prototyping and experimental application in the real world to test the effect of device usage on the quality of life of the visually impaired. |
| Keywords |
| Blind, Mobility, technology, prevention |
| Status: Abstract Accepted |