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Review on LiDAR-Based Navigation Systems for the Visually Impaired

Published: 11 April 2023 Publication History

Abstract

Visual impairment is a condition that hinders the ability to navigate effectively through surroundings in day-to-day life. Many tools have been designed to help those who are visually impaired navigate. One of the most popular tools is the white cane. However, with the advancement in technology, it became evident that the cane was not the most efficient method for navigation. Hence, in recent years, many technological changes have taken place in this field. More recently, LiDAR sensors are being used to perform indoor and outdoor navigation. In this review, we have covered the recent studies done on navigation systems using LiDARs for the visually impaired. The manuscript elaborates on the work done and discusses the ongoing trends. This review will help understand the different technologies and algorithms that were used and thus make decisions to improve the systems.

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cover image SN Computer Science
SN Computer Science  Volume 4, Issue 4
Apr 2023
1389 pages

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Berlin, Heidelberg

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Published: 11 April 2023
Accepted: 15 February 2023
Received: 25 August 2022

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  1. LiDAR
  2. Visually impaired
  3. Navigation
  4. Robotic guiding system
  5. Depth camera
  6. Vibration alerts

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  • (2023)Prototyping of a walking assistance system for visually impaired people using AI and LiDARProceedings of the 15th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers10.1145/3629296.3629364(423-428)Online publication date: 26-Sep-2023

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