Users satisfaction as regard the obstacles detector: An exploratory study

Abstract

This paper seeks to assess the satisfaction of visually impaired people as regard the assisting devices available in the market. Generally, visually challenged people are using white canes as the assisting device given the cost constraints. The paper seeks to know the satisfaction level of users and identify any improvement or modifications expected by them. Users generally were not satisfied with the white canes for the reasons, one it is not much help and secondly it makes general public aware of their disability which makes them cautious and less confident. On the basis of feedback obtained the paper suggests use of assistive technology to make obstacle detector better work as sensor and secondly making obstacle sensor to be not apparent to general public.