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Assisting Visually Impaired People in the Public Transport System through RF-Communication and Embedded Systems †
Yessica Sáez1,2, José Muñoz3, Francisco Canto4
1Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, El Dorado, Panama City 0819-07289, Panama. yessica.saez@utp.ac.pa.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 17, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a radio frequency (RF) communication system to help visually impaired individuals navigate public transport independently. The MOVIDIS project
Area of Science:
- Assistive technology
- Human-computer interaction
- Transportation accessibility
Background:
- Public transport is crucial for independence and participation for visually impaired individuals.
- Current systems present significant challenges for autonomous navigation, leading to reliance on others or limited opportunities.
- Technological solutions are needed to empower visually impaired people in using public transport.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel system utilizing radio frequency (RF) communication to aid visually impaired individuals in navigating public transport.
- To enhance the autonomy and safety of visually impaired people using bus services.
- To explore the feasibility of RF communication for improving mobility in public transportation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a system based on radio frequency (RF) communication within the MOVIDIS research project.
- Implementation of modules that facilitate interaction between users, buses, and bus stops via RF signals.
- Testing and evaluation of the RF communication system for its effectiveness in assisting visually impaired users.
Main Results:
- Experimental results indicate that RF communication is a viable technology for assisting visually impaired individuals in public transport.
- The system enables users to interact with bus services and stops, facilitating autonomous navigation.
- The developed system shows promise in overcoming current mobility barriers faced by the visually impaired.
Conclusions:
- Radio frequency communication offers a practical and effective solution for enhancing the mobility of visually impaired people in public transport systems.
- The MOVIDIS project's RF-based system demonstrates the potential of technology to significantly improve independence for visually impaired commuters.
- Further development and implementation of such systems can lead to greater inclusion and participation for people with visual disabilities.
Keywords:
MOVIDIS projectcommunicationembedded systems, mobilitypublic transportradiofrequencyvisually impaired peopleMore Related Videos
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