NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Android Application to enable Independent Navigation for the Visually Impaired
It is an audio-based interactive app specifically designed for the visually impaired that provides verbal instructions instead of visual cues.
Audio based interaction, simple and blind-friendly interface
Allows route pre-planning
Tags- instructions and information about sidewalks, road surface, lanes etc. wherever encountered
Dynamic alerts when deviating off the route
Search for nearby points of interest while navigating
Uses Open Street Mapping (OSM) and routing (OSRM) services for route allocation
Allows addition of personal landmarks and instructions
Read about the initiative at this Medium Blog