Intelligent Collaborative Navigation Support for The Visually ‎Impaired

  • Authors

    • Ashwini Sawant Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
    • Venkata Ramya T. Department of Automation and Robotics Engineering
    • Nilima Warke Department of Automation and Robotics Engineering
    • Vijay Shejwalkar Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Engineering, Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology Mumbai University, India
    • Mahesh Singh Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Engineering, Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology Mumbai University, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/gm9q9483

    Received date: October 30, 2025

    Accepted date: December 24, 2025

    Published date: December 27, 2025

  • Navigation Aid; Visually Impaired; Assistive Technology; Object Detection System; ‎Independent Navigation

  • Abstract

    Navigating everyday situations can be difficult for vision impaired people, often limiting their ‎independence Existing assistive technologies frequently fall short in terms of effectiveness ‎and affordability. This study introduces a novel, integrated navigation system designed to ‎enhance safety and autonomy. Combining a smart blind stick, cap, wristband, and ‎smartphone application, the system leverages ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, a ‎camera with TensorFlow Lite for real-time object recognition and audio feedback, and ‎vibration feedback for improved spatial awareness. The wristband further integrates GPS and ‎GSM for emergency communication, while the accompanying app offers customizable ‎navigation settings. Early testing indicates this solution is more accurate, reliable, and user-‎friendly than current technologies, providing an affordable and effective tool for greater ‎independence‎.

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    Sawant, A., T. , V. R. ., Warke, N. ., Shejwalkar , V. ., & Singh , M. . (2025). Intelligent Collaborative Navigation Support for The Visually ‎Impaired. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(8), 592-598. https://doi.org/10.14419/gm9q9483