BLIND STICK NAVIGATOR

Abstract

Nowadays, there are so many types of blind assistance tool created such as pedestrian navigation system, Google glass for blind people and electronic long cane. Unfortunately, not all blind assist tools have GPS and GSM features integrated together and each part of it need to be bought separately. Besides, the equipment are costly to maintain and also difficult to be monitored. Thus, one small device known as Blind Stick Navigator using Arduino Uno along with 1Sheeld is developed in order to solve the problem mentioned. The idea of this project basically came from the traditional white cane. It’s an enhancement from the previous project where people with blindness will be assisted during their travel. The prototype can detect obstacles using vibrating mechanism as well as messaging system to alert others in case of emergency. The accuracy of the ultrasonic sensor to work with two sensors on a stick does increase the awareness for the blind people. The new method of implementing current technology component likes 1Sheeld will help lessen the difficulties of the blind community in achieving greater feedback of their surroundings.