LIFI Based Smart shoes Indoor Navigation for Visually Impaired Using Visible Light Communication
Ekta Kumari
Department of Bio-Medical Engineering.
Dr. M G R Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu - 600095
ektarediff@gmail.com
Dr. R. Sivanand
Department of Bio-Medical Engineering.
Dr. M G R Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu - 600095
sivanand.eee@drmgdu.ac.in
Pinki Kumari
Department of Bio-Medical Engineering.
Dr. M G R Educational & Research Institute Chennai Tamil Nadu - 600095
pinkikumari4545000@gmail.com
Abstract— Blindness is a qualitative term for the clinical situation in which an individual has lost all light sensations due to complete blindness. Mobility and orientation problems have a significant impact on a blind person's daily life. The walking cane and guiding dogs are two of the most time-honored and widely-used mobility aids for those who are blind or have low vision. These aids have two major drawbacks: limited mobility and little data transfer. This Project offers a smart shoe that uses voice commands communicated via a light source in the route of the vision impaired to aid in navigation. The shoe can also alert the wearer to potential hazards. The project's primary objective is to improve the accessibility and independence of those who are visually impaired. The suggested smart shoe would be a huge step forward in improving the lives of those who are visually impaired and encouraging them to live more independently. The smart shoe improves upon the functional constraints of conventional walking aids by adding cutting-edge technologies like voice controls and light-based navigation. The voice commands are easy to follow and always applicable, so the user can move around with confidence and make the most of their environment. Individuals who rely on residual vision or light perception benefit from the shoe's integrated light source since it provides real-time feedback on the way ahead and a concrete reference point. In addition, the navigational experience is made safer thanks to the obstacle detection function, which notifies the user of potential dangers and aids in the avoidance of collisions. This novel method not only has tangible advantages, but it also gives the visually impaired the freedom to move about their environment with newfound confidence, which may have a profound effect on their quality of life and help them feel more at home in their neighbourhoods. This work has the potential to be a game-changer in the realm of assistive technologies for the visually impaired, ushering in a new era of accessibility for those with mobility impairments.
Keywords— Li-Fi, Obstacle Detection, Ultrasonic Sensor, Water Sensor, Voice Command, Navigation System.
