The Blind Guider system comprises more than a few tactile tiles on the urban footpath, for the concept proposes the implanting of RFID tags inside of them. The idea is that these yellow intersection markers would contain information about specific street names and direction so that the visually impaired will not get lost.
Hui-Chuan Ma, Chih-Hao Wang, Yin-Kai Li and Jang Cheng suggest the creation of three types of pavement pads: a lined one, a bumpy one and a descending arrow tile. The system would require the use of a special walking stick with RFID-reading capabilities. The moment it gets caught in the crook of the triangular Blind Guider, the location information would be delivered verbally to the user through an assistive bluetooth earbud.
Info-Embedded Sidewalk Tiles
The Blind Guider System Verbalizes Location Details Via RFID Tech
Trend Themes
1. Embedded RFID Technology - Opportunity to incorporate RFID tags into various products or infrastructure for enhanced accessibility and information retrieval.
2. Assistive Bluetooth Devices - Potential for creating innovative devices that connect to mobile devices for delivering location-specific information and assistance.
3. Tactile Navigation Systems - Emerging trend of incorporating tactile markers and tiles to assist visually impaired individuals with navigation and wayfinding.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Cities - Opportunity for developing smart infrastructure solutions that enhance accessibility and navigation for people with disabilities.
2. Assistive Technology - Rapidly evolving industry for creating innovative devices and technologies that assist people with disabilities.
3. Urban Planning - Potential in the field of urban planning to integrate tactile navigation systems into city infrastructure and public spaces for improved accessibility.