Published on: May 2026
A REAL-TIME ASSISTIVE NAVIGATION FRAMEWORK FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED USERS USING SPATIAL REASONING AND COMPUTER VISION
Adepu Nikhil
Dr. C. Krishna Priya
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Abstract
In this work, we put forward a real-time navigation aid built on AI that looks to boost both movement freedom and user safety. The setup makes use of computer vision to spot obstacles and grasp the scene. A reasoning module that works with spatial data then turns what is seen into straightforward directional hints for the user.
Sound alerts are also woven into the design so that guidance reaches the user through spoken cues at the right moment. One thing that sets our work apart from older systems is that it does not ask for any special equipment. It runs on everyday devices most people already own, which keeps the door open for wide use without extra cost.
Our thinking draws from the latest findings in navigation support and object spotting studies [1], [2]. What the tests show is that the setup catches objects quite well while keeping delays very short. These traits make it a solid pick for use in actual day-to-day travel.
Index Terms—Assistive Navigation, Computer Vision, Object Detection, Visually Impaired, Real-Time Systems, Spatial Rea- soning, Audio Feedback
How to Cite this Paper
Nikhil, A. (2026). A Real-Time Assistive Navigation Framework for Visually Impaired Users Using Spatial Reasoning and Computer Vision. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.171
Nikhil, Adepu. "A Real-Time Assistive Navigation Framework for Visually Impaired Users Using Spatial Reasoning and Computer Vision." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.171.
Nikhil, Adepu. "A Real-Time Assistive Navigation Framework for Visually Impaired Users Using Spatial Reasoning and Computer Vision." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.171.
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