Biophysical substitution of a microcontroller module for personalized tactile navigation systems for people with visual impairments

Authors

  • A.А. Sokolov Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • O.M. Datsok Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • T.V. Nosova Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • T.V. Zhemchuzhkina Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • V.V. Melnyk Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • L.O. Averianova Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
  • O.G. Avrunin Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31649/1681-7893-2025-50-2-215-222

Keywords:

haptic feedback, spatial perception, navigation system, blind users, mechanoreceptors, wearable devices

Abstract

 The paper presents an approach to building a personal navigation system for people with visual impairments, based on a combination of computer vision and haptic feedback methods. The architecture of the system is proposed, which uses a smartphone sensor platform and a modified glove with vibration motors as a means of providing spatial information. The biophysical foundations of tactile perception are considered, on the basis of which the requirements for the frequency range, location of the motors and the structure of the vibration signal are formulated. The proposed system is scalable, energy-efficient and suitable for daily use in conditions of limited infrastructure.

Author Biographies

A.А. Sokolov, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

PhD, асистент

O.M. Datsok, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

PhD, доцент

T.V. Nosova, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

PhD, доцент

T.V. Zhemchuzhkina, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

PhD, доцент

V.V. Melnyk, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

аспірант

L.O. Averianova, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

PhD, доцент

O.G. Avrunin, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics

д.т.н., професор

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2026-01-12

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A. Sokolov, “Biophysical substitution of a microcontroller module for personalized tactile navigation systems for people with visual impairments”, Опт-ел. інф-енерг. техн., vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 215–222, Jan. 2026.

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Biomedical Optical And Electronic Systems And Devices

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