ROBOTIC HOODIE FOR BLIND PERSON WITH NAVIGATION

Abstract

The increasing challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings safely and independently highlight the need for assistive technologies that enhance mobility and awareness. Traditional aids such as white canes and guide dogs provide limited information about obstacles and do not offer real-time navigation assistance. This paper proposes a robotic hoodie for blind persons equipped with intelligent navigation and obstacle detection capabilities to improve safety and autonomy. The proposed system integrates sensors such as ultrasonic and infrared sensors embedded within a wearable hoodie to detect obstacles in real time. A microcontroller processes the sensor data and provides feedback to the user through vibration motors or audio signals, indicating the presence and direction of obstacles. Additionally, the system can incorporate GPS and IoT technologies for route guidance and emergency alerts. The robotic hoodie is designed to be lightweight, comfortable, and user-friendly, making it suitable for daily use. Experimental results demonstrate that the system effectively assists visually impaired individuals in avoiding obstacles and navigating safely, thereby enhancing their independence and quality of life.