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Embedded Systems

Smart Cane

Smart Cane is a smart walking stick that helps blind and visually impaired people navigate their surroundings with confidence. Built on Arduino with ultrasonic sensors, it detects obstacles in the user's path and alerts them through voice notifications and vibrations, turning distance and direction into signals they can feel and hear. The goal is a low-cost, dependable mobility aid that gives users greater independence and safety as they move.

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Completed2021Assistive TechnologyEmbedded SystemsArduinoUltrasonic SensorsObstacle DetectionVoice FeedbackHaptic FeedbackSocial Impact
Smart Cane

Overview

Smart Cane is a smart walking stick that helps blind and visually impaired people navigate their surroundings with confidence. Built on Arduino with ultrasonic sensors, it detects obstacles in the user's path and alerts them through voice notifications and vibrations, turning distance and direction into signals they can feel and hear. The goal is a low-cost, dependable mobility aid that gives users greater independence and safety as they move.

Category
Embedded Systems
Status
Completed
Year
2021