Smart glasses for visually impaired
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2024
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NHCE
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One cutting-edge assistive device that has been developed to improve the mobility and freedom of people with visual impairments is smart glasses. This project makes use of state-of-the-art developments in sensor, embedded, and machine learning technologies to produce a small, wearable device that offers real-time support. The YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once, version 8) machine learning algorithm, a cutting-edge object detection model renowned for its accuracy and speed, is at the core of the system. Utilizing the Raspberry Pi OS to facilitate smooth hardware component integration, YOLOv8 is deployed on a Raspberry Pi platform. Long-term user comfort is guaranteed by the smart glasses' lightweight and portable design. The system also allows for modification to meet user demands, such as changing language preferences and audio feedback loudness. Because of its effective architecture, the YOLOv8 algorithm can operate on the Raspberry Pi's constrained CPU resources without sacrificing performance, making it an affordable option for widespread use. During testing, the smart glasses showed excellent object detection and obstacle avoidance accuracy in a variety of settings, such as open spaces, inside spaces, and city streets. In order to address the mobility issues that visually impaired people confront, YOLOv8 and ultrasonic sensors were integrated in a synergistic way. Additionally, the system's use of open-source software and hardware guarantees scalability and cost, promoting broad accessibility.This study demonstrates how integrating embedded technologies and artificial intelligence may solve problems in the real world. These smart glasses open the door to a more inclusive society by giving visually impaired people better situational awareness. In order to further increase the usefulness and user base of this ground-breaking invention, future iterations of the project plan to include sophisticated capabilities like voice commands, GPS navigation, and support for other languages.