Design of Obstacle Detection System for Visually Challenged People
Thottempudi Pardhu1, D.V.S.Chandra Babu2, E.Amareshwar3

1Thottempudi Pardhu*, Dept of ECE, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.
2D.V.S.Chandra Babu, *, Dept of ECE, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.
3E.Amareshwar, *, Dept of ECE, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.
Manuscript received on January 02, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on January 15, 2020. | Manuscript published on January 30, 2020. | PP: 5-8| Volume-8 Issue-5, January 2020. | Retrieval Number: D9109118419/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D9109.018520

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Abstract: This paper describes a obstacle detection system for visually impaired people using Image processing in MATLAB. This system, together with ultra-sonic sensor interfaced with Arduino detects stairs and doors with or without signage and distance of these objects from the user. This information is conveyed to the user through a speaker. The results show satisfactory accuracy in detecting stairs and extracting different signage on doors such as that of washroom, exit, elevator etc.
Keywords: MATLAB; Fourier; Regionprops (); Arduino; Ultrasound.
Scope of the Article: Design and diagnosis.