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Sajjad Manzoor1, Saqaf Iftikhar1, Ilyas Ayub2
1Department of Electrical Engineering, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur, Pakistan.
Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology
|August 29, 2022
Summary
This review explores range sensor-based assistive devices for visually impaired individuals, highlighting the importance of performance, weight, and cost for user adoption and independent mobility.
Area of Science:
- Assistive Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Engineering
Background:
- Approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide experience visual impairment.
- Assistive devices are crucial for enhancing the quality of life and independence of visually impaired individuals.
- Technological advancements have significantly improved the capabilities of assistive devices over recent decades.
Conclusions:
- Performance, weight, and cost are critical factors for the widespread acceptance of assistive devices.
- Adaptability, acceptability, and functional requirements must be considered during the design phase.
- Newly developed lightweight, low-cost RSB devices show promise for enhancing independent mobility.
Keywords:
Assistive technology (AT)electronic travel aid (ETA)range sensors based assistive devicesvisually impaired
