L04 : Ultrasonic Assistive Cane for the Visually Impaired: Electronic Mobility Aid with SONAR Interface
| Students | Raisa Allarakhia
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| School | HDSB - Abbey Park High School - Oakville |
| Level | Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9 |
| Group | Group 7 - Engineering and Computing III |
| Abstract | The purpose of this study was to develop an assistive cane, equipped with novel SONAR technology, to aid people facing a loss of visual acuity or impairment in the performance of daily activities. Ultrasonic transducers transmit sound waves of high frequency, determining distance of nearby obstacles and producing a vibration output upon hazard identification. Users are provided with continual feedback and translation of sensory information. |