| dc.description.abstract | The challenges facing visually impaired and
disabled people in accessing transportation underscore
the urgent need for advanced technology solutions. To
address this problem, this study proposes a specialized
Smart IoT shoe based on Kansei engineering to improve
user mobility, safety, and self-sufficiency. The main goal
is to develop an approach to user-oriented design that
defines obstacles and adapts them to the emotions and
functions of the target user. The study used Kansei
Engineering to assess user emotions and needs and
implementing shoes with ultrasonic sensors, tactile
feedback, and audio signals controlled by
microcontrollers incorporated into the shoes. A pilot
study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of
intelligent shoe systems for visually impaired users. The
study found that the use of prototypes significantly
improved user orientation and autonomy in navigation.
In addition, intelligent shoes integrate with mobile
applications through Bluetooth, allowing users to track
their location, receive updates, and notify caregivers,
which improves both safety and confidence. The results
suggest that smart shoes equipped with IoT can reduce
the need for assistance and promote user privacy. This
shows that the combination of IoT technology with a
human-centered design approach can achieve many
positive results for persons with disabilities. We will
focus on improving technology, encouraging its
widespread adoption and assessing the potential impact
on other disabilities | en_US |
