IOT-Based Smart Shoes for Blind People

An IoT-based smart shoe for blind and visually impaired people has been presented as a compact assistive system for improving independent mobility. The proposed prototype integrates an ultrasonic sensor, Arduino Nano, buzzer, vibration motor, GPS module, battery, and piezoelectric discs. The ultrasonic sensor detects obstacles and the controller provides warning signals through audible and tactile feedback. GPS functionality provides an additional safety mechanism by enabling location tracking and guardian notification, while piezoelectric discs utilize mechanical pressure from walking to generate supplementary electrical energy. The developed system demonstrates the feasibility of integrating sensing, navigation, communication, and energy harvesting into wearable footwear. Its compact and user-friendly design can reduce dependence on conventional mobility aids and support safer movement. Future integration of camera-based object recognition and intelligent path planning can further improve the reliability and functionality of the system.

[1] A. Khanam, A. Dubey, and B. Mishra, “A Smart Assistive Shoes for Blind People,” International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering. [2] S. Khursade, M. Karunan, I. Sayyad, and S. Mohanty, “Smart Shoes: A Safe Future for the Blind,” International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering. [3] S. Begampure, R. Deshmukh, S. Chotaliya, and S. Sirsat, “Smart Navigational Shoes for the Blind Person,” International Journal of Innovative Research in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering.