An Inconspicuous, Integrated Electronic Travel Aid for Visual ImpairmentSource: ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control:;2021:;volume( 001 ):;issue: 004::page 041004-1Author:Boldini, Alain
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Garcia, Andy Louis
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Sorrentino, Marc
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Beheshti, Mahya
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Ogedegbe, Okpe
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Fang, Yi
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Porfiri, Maurizio
,
Rizzo, John-Ross
DOI: 10.1115/1.4050186Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: With a globally aging population, visual impairment is an increasingly pressing problem for our society. Visual disability drastically reduces quality of life and constitutes a large cost to the health care system. Mobility of the visually impaired is one of the most critical aspects affected by this disability, and yet, it relies on low-tech solutions, such as the white cane. Many avoid solutions entirely. In part, reluctance to use these solutions may be explained by their obtrusiveness, a strong deterrent for the adoption of many new devices. Here, we leverage new advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and soft electroactive materials toward an electronic travel aid with an obstacle detection and avoidance system for the visually impaired. The travel aid incorporates a stereoscopic camera platform, enabling computer vision, and a wearable haptic device that can stimulate discrete locations on the user’s abdomen to signal the presence of surrounding obstacles. The proposed technology could be integrated into commercial backpacks and support belts, thereby guaranteeing a discreet and unobtrusive solution.
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contributor author | Boldini, Alain | |
contributor author | Garcia, Andy Louis | |
contributor author | Sorrentino, Marc | |
contributor author | Beheshti, Mahya | |
contributor author | Ogedegbe, Okpe | |
contributor author | Fang, Yi | |
contributor author | Porfiri, Maurizio | |
contributor author | Rizzo, John-Ross | |
date accessioned | 2022-02-05T22:06:59Z | |
date available | 2022-02-05T22:06:59Z | |
date copyright | 3/11/2021 12:00:00 AM | |
date issued | 2021 | |
identifier issn | 2689-6117 | |
identifier other | aldsc_1_4_041004.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4276944 | |
description abstract | With a globally aging population, visual impairment is an increasingly pressing problem for our society. Visual disability drastically reduces quality of life and constitutes a large cost to the health care system. Mobility of the visually impaired is one of the most critical aspects affected by this disability, and yet, it relies on low-tech solutions, such as the white cane. Many avoid solutions entirely. In part, reluctance to use these solutions may be explained by their obtrusiveness, a strong deterrent for the adoption of many new devices. Here, we leverage new advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor systems, and soft electroactive materials toward an electronic travel aid with an obstacle detection and avoidance system for the visually impaired. The travel aid incorporates a stereoscopic camera platform, enabling computer vision, and a wearable haptic device that can stimulate discrete locations on the user’s abdomen to signal the presence of surrounding obstacles. The proposed technology could be integrated into commercial backpacks and support belts, thereby guaranteeing a discreet and unobtrusive solution. | |
publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | |
title | An Inconspicuous, Integrated Electronic Travel Aid for Visual Impairment | |
type | Journal Paper | |
journal volume | 1 | |
journal issue | 4 | |
journal title | ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control | |
identifier doi | 10.1115/1.4050186 | |
journal fristpage | 041004-1 | |
journal lastpage | 041004-7 | |
page | 7 | |
tree | ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control:;2021:;volume( 001 ):;issue: 004 | |
contenttype | Fulltext |