International Science and Technology Journal

In this paper, a model of the smart walking stick was designed and implemented to reduce the risks faced by the blind and visually impaired people while moving from one place to another, which leads to an increase in their self-confidence and makes it easier for them to carry out their daily work smoothly. This model consists of a simple crutch equipped with sensors for the surrounding environment, which detects obstacles and senses dark places, and alerts the user via voice messages through an earpiece connected to the crutch. In addition, an alert device attached to the crutch has been designed to be hung around the neck that helps the user locate the crutch when he wants to use it, and this is done by sending radio waves that the crutch receives, which emits an audible alert, and thus his location can be determined through tracking. This model was implemented using an Arduino board and a set of sensors, and a series of tests were conducted on it, and the results showed that it does the work for which it was designed well and is suitable for users. المقدمة