AI-Enhanced Multifunctional Smart Assistive Stick for Enhanced Mobility and Safety of the Visually Impaired

• DOI: 10.32996/jcsts.2025.7.1.21
• Publication Date: 2025-03-02T19:49:56Z
• Authors: Dipta Paul; S M Aliuzzaman; Meraj Ali MD; Ahatesham Rabbi; FAHIM KHAN MD; Niamul Alam; Tanvir Shakil MD; Saiful Islam Dewan; Ariful Azad Md
• Keywords: Assistive device; Assistive Technology

In today's era of rapid advancement in technology, innovative assistive devices are transforming accessibility for visually impaired. Through the integration health technologies, embedded systems, and software engineering, Smart Assistive Stick enables people to navigate on their own. Fundamentally, an Arduino microcontroller interprets reflected signals provide real-time feedback form voice instructions or buzzer alerts. The ultrasonic sensor detects obstructions three directions (front, left, right) within a range 0 30 cm. stick is lightweight reasonably priced, enhanced by GPS GSM modules location-based services emergency alerts, developed with SolidWorks maximum efficiency ergonomics. Additionally, study uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence object detection response growing demand affordable devices. information then communicated user audio after captured photos processed classify different items, including people, cars, other impediments. end, this dual strategy bridges gap between technology facilitating independent mobility variety contexts, such as public areas senior living facilities, while also lowering human effort raising environmental awareness.