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Development of a Guiding Cane for the Safety of the Visually Impaired |
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| Creator | Tanadon Rattanawong |
| Title | Development of a Guiding Cane for the Safety of the Visually Impaired |
| Contributor | Apichat Saennam, Nalonglit Chankham, Kiattisak Yothathun, chadarat khwunnak |
| Publisher | Faculty of Industrial Technology, Buriram Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Industrial Technology Buriram Rajabhat University |
| Journal Vol. | 7 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 43-53 |
| Keyword | Guiding Cane, Visually Impaired, Ultrasonic Sensor, Microcontroller, Vibration System and Buzzer |
| URL Website | https://ph05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bru-idtech-journal/about |
| Website title | https://ph05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bru-idtech-journal/issue/archive |
| ISSN | 3088-1749 |
| Abstract | The research titled Guiding Cane for the Safety of the Visually Impaired aims to design and develop a cane capable of accurately detecting obstacles by integrating microcontroller technology with ultrasonic sensors, a vibration system, and a buzzer. The system is designed to enhance safety and confidence for visually impaired individuals during mobility. The Arduino Uno R3 board serves as the main controller for signal processing and operation of the alert components. Experimental testing of the ultrasonic sensor was conducted 30 times. The results showed that the sensor successfully detected obstacles in every trial, achieving 100% accuracy, with both sound and vibration alerts responding effectively. These findings indicate that the developed cane performs efficiently, demonstrating high stability and reliability suitable for real-world applications in assisting the visually impaired. In conclusion, the developed guiding cane successfully meets the research objectives in terms of design, functionality, and performance. Future improvements may include integrating additional sensors for omnidirectional detection, enhancing the alert system to distinguish obstacle distances more precisely, and incorporating technologies such as GPS or wireless connectivity to further increase usability and improve the quality of life for visually impaired individuals. |
