An IoT-Based Smart Spectacle for Object Detection and Audio Guidance System for the Visually Impaired

Author

Chandana R, Shreeya , U Supriya, Vamshi K T, Prof. Anusha U A

Abstract

 Visual Impairment is a challenging task which hinders a person’s ability to recognize things, faces, and environmental factors. In this paper, we present an AI-based assistive solution that will help in environment recognition for the blind using real-time object detection and audio. Our proposed framework will accept live video as input (captured using a camera), process it via deep learning, and detect objects using the YOLO (You Only Look Once) algorithm. Some additional modules in our framework will be face recognition using CNNs and currency detection using image processing. 

Identification of the object will lead to provision of instant audio feedback through text to speech technology. The paper also gives an overview of the current research in the area of computer vision based assistive technologies along with an analysis of existing methods to identify their shortcomings and emphasizes on the need for development of an accurate, real-time and cost-effective assistive system.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Computer Vision, You Only Look Once (YOLO) Deep Learning, Real-Time Object Detection, Voice Assistance

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