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ULTRASONIC SMART GOGGLES FOR BLIND PEOPLE

Priyanshu Kumar, Rahul Kumar Gupta, Kunal Tiwari

Abstract


The field of embedded systems technology is expanding quickly these days, and our project—obstacle detection for the blind—was created on an embedded system platform. Using the newest technology, an Arduino board, the primary goal of this project is to protect blind individuals from hazards. One of the main problems for those who are blind or partially blind is obstacle detection. The primary goal of this project is to identify nearby obstacles and alert the user to their location, allowing them to choose the best course of action. In this project, an Arduino and an ultrasonic sensor are used to identify obstacles that could be in any direction. This project's primary goal is to make walking easier for blind individuals and to alert them when their path is blocked by objects, people, or other similar obstacles. This technology makes sure blind individuals are safe when they walk. Blind persons are supposed to carry this gadget, which recognizes obstacles and, via the AUDIO PROCESSOR, sends out a warning signal so the user can move around as necessary. The ARDUINO microcontroller, which is utilized to monitor the components, is the foundation of the overall design.


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