Object-Detection Becomes Wearable

Junko Yoshida, EETimes, Feb. 06, 2017 – MADISON, Wis. - Obstacle-detection technology, enabled by sensor fusion, is at the core of autonomous cars currently in development. The automotive industry has seen rapid progress in the technology. But what are the possibilities of applying the same sensor-fusion technology to wearable devices to aid the visually impaired or blind?

A team of researchers has banded together to take on this challenge. Their collaboration is part of a European project designed to develop "Integrated Smart Spatial Exploration System" called INSPEX.

The team seeks to develop "a portable and wearable, multi-sensor and low-power spatial-exploration and obstacle-detection system," according to Leti, a technology research institute of CEA Tech. The goal is a white cane embedded with the INSPEX system -- with accessories that can provide 3D spatial audio feedback on obstacle location.Click here to read more ...

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