A Hands-Free Obstacle Detection and  Avoidance System

M. Abdul-Niby; M. Alameen; O. Irscheid; M. Baidoun; H. Mourtada

doi:10.48084/etasr.562

A Hands-Free Obstacle Detection and Avoidance System

Authors

M. Abdul-Niby Department of Engineering, The Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait
M. Alameen Department of Engineering, The Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait
O. Irscheid Department of Engineering, The Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait
M. Baidoun Department of Engineering, The Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait
H. Mourtada Department of Engineering, The Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait

Volume: 5 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 801-804 | June 2015 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.562

Corresponding author: M. Abdul-Niby

Abstract

In this paper, we present a low cost hands-free detection and avoidance system designed to provide mobility assistance for visually impaired people. An ultrasonic sensor is attached to the jacket of the user and detects the obstacles in front. The information obtained is transferred to the user through audio messages and also by a vibration. The range of the detection is user-defined. A text-to-speech module is employed for the voice signal. The proposed obstacle avoidance device is cost effective, easy to use and easily upgraded.

Keywords:

intelligent navigation capabilities, electronic travel aids, ultrasonic sensor

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M. Abdul-Niby, M. Alameen, O. Irscheid, M. Baidoun, and H. Mourtada, “A Hands-Free Obstacle Detection and Avoidance System”, Eng. Technol. Appl. Sci. Res., vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 801–804, Jun. 2015.

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