A WEARABLE GADGET TO AID WITH THE NAVIGATION OF DEAF-BLIND PEOPLE

Project Abstract / Summary : Assistive devices are one of the most revolutionized aspects in wearable technology for electronic applications, as they contain the potential to aid people with physical and sensory disabilities to lead a better life .This project focuses on wearable assistive devices for the blind and the deaf that help them to reach their preferred destination while avoiding obstacles using a tactile feedback . An Arduino-microcontroller, few vibrators, an android device and GPS map data constitute some of the major components of the project.

Why did you choose to work on this project topic : This device is used to serve as the eyes and ears of children and adults who have vision or hearing impairments, or the dual-sensory disability of deafblindness. This device helps the person to navigate as freely as a normal person.

Project Category : Electrical / Electronics / Communication
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Institute/College Name: Easwari Engineering College
City: Chennai
State: Tamil Nadu
Participating Team From: Final Year