Scientists have succeeded in discovering smart (ultrasonic) shoes that will be very helpful for blind people.
These shoes will protect blind people from numerous obstacles on the way. These trendy shoes are a gift for blind persons who will no longer require a white cane. The shoes were designed in consultation with a Greek University of Science and Technology by an Austrian institution. These shoes, which are designed for the visually handicapped, include unusual hardware as well.
Ultrasonic sensors are used on the front of each shoe to detect deterrents quickly. When the blind person wears these shoes and walks closer to any impediment, the vibration, and sound of the shoe increases. According to experts, the ultrasonic sensors installed on current types of shoes are capable of detecting obstructions up to a distance of four meters. Following the detection of the impediment, current sensors begin to warn the wearer by solid or vibration. According to a footwear company called Tech Innovation, knowledge cameras are now being installed in shoes so that holes can be detected using camera images. These cameras will want to enter into the running cycle just as much as they will want to detect and recognize objects. Researchers are also working to integrate AI with camera-based frameworks. Man-made reasoning uncovers more about images and impediments every time a shoe user walks.
As we all know, there are approximately 285 million blind persons on the earth, with 39 million being blind and 246 million having a limited vision. After completing this project, we will be able to supply blind people with smart shoes that will assist them in reaching their destination using the navigation system built into the shoes, which will also tell the blind person via earphones attached to a phone.