MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541112314 A) filed by Dr. J. Angelin Jeba; S. Jone Rosy; K. Nithya; and S. A Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Nov. 17, 2025, for 'intelligent navigation and obstacle detection system for visually impaired persons using iot and ai.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. J. Angelin Jeba; S. Jone Rosy; and K. Nithya.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Navigating daily life presents significant challenges for visually impaired individuals who rely on traditional blind sticks with limited support in complex environments. To address this, we propose a Smart Assistive Robot designed to aid blind individuals in navigation and home automation through voice control and wireless connectivity. This robotic system autonomously detects and avoids obstacles using advanced sensors, identifying free spaces and guiding users safely between rooms like the kitchen and hall. Integrated with voice commands, it allows users to control movement and receive auditory feedback, ensuring seamless interaction. Additionally, the robot connects to a smart home automation system, enabling users to operate household appliances like fans and lights through voice commands. Wireless communication between the robot and smart home devices enhances efficiency, offering a user-friendly and intelligent solution that fosters greater independence and self- sufficiency for visually impaired individuals in their daily lives Visually impaired individuals face significant challenges in navigating unfamiliar environments safely and independently. Traditional aids like white canes and guide dogs have limitations in obstacle detection, route guidance, and hazard awareness. This work proposes an Al-powered, IoTintegrated navigation system that enhances mobility and autonomy for visually impaired users by providing real-time obstacle detection, location tracking, and voice-assisted guidance."
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