SMART SHOES FOR BLIND USING INTERNET OF THINGS – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW | IJCT Volume 12 – Issue 6 | IJCT-V12I6P14
International Journal of Computer Techniques
ISSN 2394-2231
Author
E Rakshitha , G Hima Bindu , K Santosh Reddy , U Rahul Sagar , Ancy Mergin A
Abstract
Persons with impaired vision can hardly manage to walk safely, particularly in strange or busy locations. Many smart shoe systems have been designed to help them with the assistance of sensors that detect obstacles and alert the user to them with vibrations or sounds. Flame, water or pit sensors are also provided on some of the designs to offer additional protection, and GPS, GSM, Li-Fi, and Bluetooth are provided to track the location and navigate the inside building. Despite the positive improvement achieved in these systems, they have such issues as high power consumption, spurious readings, and massive designs. All in all, the study indicates that there is an urgency to develop smart shoes that are smaller, reliable, have low energy consumption and comfortable to wear on a daily basis. These advancements will enable the visually impaired users to move with more confidence. Future models can be made more practical by providing more advanced sensor fusion and enhanced battery management. The smart shoes can one day become a reliable tool of safe navigation every day with further research.
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Conclusion
The Smart assistive footwear has become a feasible solution to enhancing the movements and autonomy of the visually impaired. With the use of sensors, wireless communication, as well as the feedback based on vibration, these systems allow the user to feel obstacles, learn their environment, and find emergency assistance when necessary. Despite the fact that there are still some challenges, including the long battery life, better adjustment to the changing conditions, and comfortable wearability of the shoe, research is still heading in the right direction. The current invention of better technologies is transforming smart shoes to be smarter, more trustworthy and easier to use. As smart footwear continues to evolve, are tested in the real-world, and integrated more deeply into the design, it can become a completely reliable mobility device, which supplements the safety of the visually impaired community, their confidence, and their quality of life in the real world.
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How to Cite This Paper
E Rakshitha , G Hima Bindu , K Santosh Reddy , U Rahul Sagar , Ancy Mergin A (2025). SMART SHOES FOR BLIND USING INTERNET OF THINGS – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW. International Journal of Computer Techniques, 12(6). ISSN: 2394-2231.
