Assistive device using computer vision and image processing for visually impaired; review and current status.

Conclusion: Various assistive devices for visually impaired are available commercially and several studies indicate further advancement. However, adaptability and trustworthiness are major issues. The primary reason behind this is the low-performance level of the device, feedback, and testing. The secondary reason is commercial availability and poor knowledge of the end-user.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONAdvancement in computer science and image processing has paved the way to assist sensory impaired in doing various activities.Assistive technologies play a pivotal role in daily activities of visually impaired by assisting them for communication, and mobility.Assistive technologies can lead visually impaired to make them self-sustained.Very few research and devices related to assistive technology had reached the stage of testing and commercialization.Researchers can utilize the study in providing better assistive technology for the visually impaired. PMID: 32608288 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research