OGEO: INDOOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

Abstract

Moving freely means, for visually impaired people, acquiring spatial orientation and mobility techniques that allow them to achieve their autonomy and independence. Orientation allows them to recognize their position according to the environment, while mobility allows them to move safely and efficiently from one place to another. However, navigating around an unknown place is a challenge for visually impaired people (ViP). In this research and development work, OGeo is created, an orientation and navigation system for interiors of buildings that uses markers (iBeacon devices) and mobile phones based on Android. This system allows a ViP to move inside a building independently. The system is based on voice instructions, which will guide a ViP from point A to point B, using precise instructions, step by step. The fundamental objective, from a social point of view, is to provide support for the social inclusion of ViP, where it is evident that it will provide greater school inclusiveness.