This project features smart shoes equipped with proximity sensors to detect obstacles and alert visually impaired users through vibrations or sound. It enhances mobility and safety for blind individuals in their daily navigation.
Price : 1750
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The Smart Shoes for Blind is an innovative assistive device designed to enhance mobility and safety for visually impaired individuals. These shoes come equipped with a proximity sensor that detects obstacles within a 60 cm range and activates a buzzer alert to warn the user.
Powered by USB, these smart shoes are a safe and energy-efficient solution compared to traditional high-voltage systems. They combine comfort, functionality, and technology to ensure a seamless navigation experience.
Key Features:
These smart shoes showcase the application of technology in wearable assistive devices, offering a practical solution to real-world challenges. Perfect for students in class 10-12 science projects or anyone interested in DIY innovation.
Key Components Used:
Ultrasonic or IR proximity sensor
Arduino or microcontroller board
Buzzer or vibration motor
Battery/power supply
Shoe (or shoe model for demonstration)
Connecting wires and base model setup
Working Principle:
The proximity sensor continuously monitors the area in front of the shoe. When an obstacle is detected within the pre-defined threshold distance, it sends a signal to the microcontroller, which in turn triggers a warning mechanism (sound or vibration). The warning helps the blind user sense the obstacle and take appropriate action to avoid it.
Applications:
Assistive wearable technology for the visually impaired
Smart mobility aid development
Real-time obstacle detection in wearable devices
Educational STEM project for awareness and innovation in accessibility tools
Benefits:
Enhances safety and mobility for blind users
Simple, low-cost DIY model to demonstrate real-world assistive technology
Encourages innovation in science and technology with social impact