Exploring the Need for Visually Impaired Walking Aids
- Title
- Exploring the Need for Visually Impaired Walking Aids
- Abstract
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Background: With the escalating number of
visually impaired individuals globally, the demand for effective
walking aids has intensified. While various solutions have
emerged, many face constraints in their applicability.
Objective: This study delves into the advancements and
limitations of modern walking aids designed for the visually
impaired over recent years. It further seeks to establish a
foundation for future research to enhance the functionality and
efficiency of these aids, aiming to bolster the autonomy and safety
of visually impaired individuals.
Methods: A comprehensive review of current walking aids was
conducted, juxtaposing their merits and drawbacks. Emphasis was
placed on advancements in sensors, computer vision, and
smartphone integrations to ameliorate the challenges inherent in
existing solutions.
Results: The study underscores a pressing need for holistic
frameworks in designing walking aids tailored to the unique
challenges faced by visually impaired individuals. While
traditional aids like white canes and guide dogs remain prevalent,
they often fall short of providing comprehensive navigational
support.
Conclusion: Embracing cutting-edge technologies in walking
aids design can considerably enhance the visually impaired’ s
independence and quality of life. This article serves as a clarion
call to stimulate further investigations into walking aids, enriching
the prevailing body of knowledge - Scientific Type
- غير معروف
- Journal volume
- vol.35,No.1
- Collaboration type
- مشترك
- Publish Date
- April 26, 2024
- Participated Universities (Publication)
-
Alnoor University
- Scopus status
- In Scopus
- Scopus index year
- 2 024
- Scopus citation score
- 0
- Clarivate status
- Not In Clarivate
- Pub. Med. status
- Not In PubMed
- Author (Publication)
- الاء سالم عبد الرزاق حسن
- Journal (Publication)
-
PROCEEDING OF THE 35TH CONFERENCE OF FRUCT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher (Publication)
- IEEE Computer Society
- ISSN
- 2305-7254
- Country (Publication)
-
Russian Federation
- Country type
- عالمية
- College (Publication)
-
College of Dentistry
- Departement (Publication)
-
Department of Dentistry
- Media
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Academic paper
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