In order to help the visually challenged people, a Smart Walking Stick is proposed to help them walk more confidently. The smart walking stick will alert the visually-impaired people of obstacles, pits, stairs and water that lie ahead of them and thereby reduce the amount of accidents while walking. It will consist of a simple walking stick equipped with sensors to give information about the environment. Global Positioning System (GPS) technology will be integrated to determine the route to be taken to reach the destination. The user will be able to choose the location and will be directed to his/her destination. The overall aim of the device is to provide a convenient and safe method for the blind to overcome their difficulties in daily life by providing a sense of artificial vision.
