Redesigning Google Glass With LiDAR, Location-Based AR, and Google Talkback to Act as a Live Assistant for Blind and Partially Sighted People

In this project, a device inspired by Google Glass is redesigned using modern technology to conceptualize how such a device could better serve the purpose of assisting individuals who are blind or partially sighted when navigating indoor and outdoor areas. Features such as a location-based Augmented Reality (AR) inspired by the ECHOES mobile app, a live voice translator, and distance detection for the obstacles (Using LiDAR technology) are compiled, to assist them in navigating the TMU indoor and outdoor campus with the goal of making the campus more accessible for individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Furthermore, this research consists of theoretical and practical parts using HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) and design principles that are engaged in both the research area and the design stage.