Enhancing Mobility for the Visually Impaired with AI and IoT-Enabled Mobile Applications

Developing a mobile application that assists visually impaired persons (VIPs) in navigating public transportation systems is significantly important for the quality of life of the growing number of VIPs in the world. The application should utilize real-time information about bus and train schedules, as well as the layout of transit stations, to provide step-by-step directions to users for reaching their desired destination. The app should be accessible to individuals with a range of visual impairments, featuring high-contrast colors, large fonts, and text-to-speech functionality. It should also provide alerts when the user is approaching their stop and can communicate with transit operators to request assistance if needed. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of the existing applications and systems available for VIP in transportation and other areas, finding out the limitations of these applications to propose new and efficient solutions, especially solutions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT) – evolved cutting edge technologies.

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Title: ScienceOpen Preprints

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Publication date (Electronic preprint): 9 April 2024

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[1 ] Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( https://ror.org/00cdrtq48)

[2 ] Western University, London, Ontario, Canada ( https://ror.org/02grkyz14)

[3 ] Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Canada ( https://ror.org/04qgh9k98)

[4 ] Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( https://ror.org/053mqrf26)

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[* ]Email: nnasser@ 123456alfaisal.edu .

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Nidal Nasser https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9532-2074

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DOI: 10.14293/PR2199.000775.v2

SO-VID: 247897d0-c6f9-444b-aebf-b1a31fbf63e5

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Date received : 21 March 2024

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Funded by: funder-id http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100019345, King Salman Center for Disability Research;

Award ID: Research Group no KSRG-2023-546

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[1] Landazabal Nicolas Pena, Andres Mendoza Rivera Oscar, Martinez Marcelo Herrera, Ramirez Nates Camilo, Uchida Beatriz Tsukamoto. Design and implementation of a mobile app for public transportation services of persons with visual impairment (TransmiGuia). 2019 XXII Symposium on Image, Signal Processing and Artificial Vision (STSIVA). 2019. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[2] Somyat Nawin, Wongsansukjaroen Teepakorn, Longjaroen Wuttinan, Nakariyakul Songyot. NavTU: Android Navigation App for Thai People with Visual Impairments. 2018 10th International Conference on Knowledge and Smart Technology (KST). 2018. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[3] K Sachin, KMR Santhosh, D Srinivas Karthik, M Vaseekaran, J Felicia Lilian, P Suganthi. I-PWA: IoT based Progressive Web Application For Visually Impaired People. 2023 3rd International Conference on Innovative Practices in Technology and Management (ICIPTM). 2023. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[4] U Vijetha, V Geetha. Opportunities and Challenges in Development of Support System for Visually Impaired: A Survey. 2023 13th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering (Confluence). 2023. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[5] Lima Rui, Barreto Luís, Amaral António, Paiva Sara. Visually Impaired People Positioning Assistance System Using Artificial Intelligence. IEEE Sensors Journal. Vol. 23(7):7758–7765. 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). [Cross Ref]

[6] De Jesus Jan Adalbert P., Gatpolintan Khyle Andrei V., Manga Charmaine Lilan Q., Trono Mary Rose L., Yabut Emeliza R.. PerSEEption: Mobile and Web Application Framework for Visually Impaired Individuals. 2021 1st International Conference in Information and Computing Research (iCORE). 2021. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[7] P Shreya, N Shreyas, D Pushya, N Uma Maheswar Reddy. BLIND ASSIST : A One Stop Mobile Application for the Visually Impaired. 2021 IEEE Pune Section International Conference (PuneCon). 2021. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[8] Durgadevi S., Komathi C., ThirupuraSundari K., Haresh S.S, Harishanker A.K.R.. IOT Based Assistive System for Visually Impaired and Aged People. 2022 2nd International Conference on Power Electronics & IoT Applications in Renewable Energy and its Control (PARC). 2022. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[9] Durgadevi S., Komathi C., ThirupuraSundari K., Haresh S.S, Harishanker A.K.R.. IOT Based Assistive System for Visually Impaired and Aged People. 2022 2nd International Conference on Power Electronics & IoT Applications in Renewable Energy and its Control (PARC). 2022. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[10] Lin Jyun-You, Chiang Chi-Lin, Wu Meng-Jin, Yao Chih-Chiung, Chen Ming-Chiao. Smart Glasses Application System for Visually Impaired People Based on Deep Learning. 2020 Indo – Taiwan 2nd International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks (Indo-Taiwan ICAN). 2020. IEEE. [Cross Ref]

[11] Prusova V. I., Zhidkova M. A., Goryunova A. V., Tsaryova V. S.. Intelligent Transport Systems as an Inclusive Mobility Solution for People with Disabilities. 2022 Intelligent Technologies and Electronic Devices in Vehicle and Road Transport Complex (TIRVED). 2022. IEEE. [Cross Ref]