SMART BLIND STICK

Vision is the prime perception for every human. Blindness is the condition in which people lacks
visual sensitivity due to physiological and neurological factors. People with such disabilities always
suffer with severe problems to survive in the society and to carry out daily work like walking,
travelling, reading, etc. Innumerable rehabilitation equipments have been designed to aid blind
people internationally. But, countries like Pakistan are unable to provide blind people with
innovative technologies for their aid and rehabilitation. The only existing device for blind people is
simple blind sticks that help them to track the path and to walk safely on the road, home and
community. The proposed technique with latest electronic technology and sensor into the
traditional blind stick or cane has been devised by us. This will enable the blind people to sense the
obstacle that will confront them up to the prescribed distance. The stick is designed with simplicity.
It can be used by Blind as well as Partially Blind person for the purpose of walking in any place and
on any surface, confidently and independently. The key feature of our blind stick is the implantation
of photo-electric sensor that uses diffuse-reflective method of sensing up to 5mm to 100mm
distance from hurdle. This E-Smart blind stick is of dual purpose for blinds. It works on two different
modes, when set at mode 1; it detects the obstacle in front of blind person. Whereas, at mode 2; it
can be used for security purpose. It is a portable, cost effective and well organized system for
navigation aid for blind which operates by a rechargeable 9V battery. This actually provides an
artificial vision about the environmental picture of objects around them. This will direct the blind
person to the available path. However, the output will be in the form of high quality buzzer which
the blind person will hear comfortably.