The Smart Stick is an advanced assistive device designed to enhance mobility for visually impaired individuals by integrating real-time obstacle detection and surface classification. This study proposes a CNN-GWO optimized model, significantly improving classification accuracy (98.8%) compared to traditional CNN (95.3%). The system ensures sustainable operation using solar-powered energy and enhances navigation through sensor fusion. Experimental evaluation demonstrated high detection accuracy, reducing false positives and improving obstacle classification. Compared to conventional mobility aids, the proposed provides an accurate, reliable, and adaptive solution, improving safety and independence for visually impaired users in diverse environments.

错误:搜索内容不能为空,请输入英文关键词
错误:关键词超出字数限制,请精简
高级检索

Smart Stick: An AI-Optimized Assistive Navigation System for Visually Impaired Individuals

  • Ban Safir Khalaf,
  • Abdulrahman M. Abdulghani,
  • Bilal Omar Akram

摘要

The Smart Stick is an advanced assistive device designed to enhance mobility for visually impaired individuals by integrating real-time obstacle detection and surface classification. This study proposes a CNN-GWO optimized model, significantly improving classification accuracy (98.8%) compared to traditional CNN (95.3%). The system ensures sustainable operation using solar-powered energy and enhances navigation through sensor fusion. Experimental evaluation demonstrated high detection accuracy, reducing false positives and improving obstacle classification. Compared to conventional mobility aids, the proposed provides an accurate, reliable, and adaptive solution, improving safety and independence for visually impaired users in diverse environments.