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1. Smart Cities to Improve Mobility and Quality of Life of the Visually Impaired

Authors : Drishty Sobnath, Ikram Ur Rehman, Moustafa M. Nasralla

Published in: Technological Trends in Improved Mobility of the Visually Impaired

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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The rapid pace of innovation and advances in technological research has given hope to the visually impaired people (VIP) to find ways to move around smart cities and enjoy a better quality of life (QoL). There are around 110 million people suffering from visual impairments worldwide, and research will continue to be conducted to discover innovative solutions to improve their mobility. The rise in smartphones and wearable devices, along with the surge in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and virtual and augmented reality (VR)/(AR), has provided aspirations for VIP to enjoy a better QoL. Moreover, smart cities also support the concept of sustainable economic growth and the well-being of their citizens; therefore, their development relies on strong ICT infrastructure. A number of studies have already tested the use of these technologies, showing optimistic results. The main sectors that could be improved to cater for VIP in smart cities are public areas, transportation systems and home systems. This chapter provides a comprehensive review and recommendations on how a smart city can provide better QoL for VIP in the near future.

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Title: Smart Cities to Improve Mobility and Quality of Life of the Visually Impaired
Authors: Drishty Sobnath
Ikram Ur Rehman
Moustafa M. Nasralla
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Technological Trends in Improved Mobility of the Visually Impaired
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-16449-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-16450-8

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16450-8_1

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