  Recent studies have focused on developing advanced assistive devices to help
blind or visually impaired people. Navigation is challenging for this
community; however, developing a simple yet reliable navigation system is still
an unmet need. This study targets the navigation problem and proposes a
wearable assistive system. We developed a smart glove and shoe set based on
radio-frequency identification technology to assist visually impaired people
with navigation and orientation in indoor environments. The system enables the
user to find the directions through audio feedback. To evaluate the device's
performance, we designed a simple experimental setup. The proposed system has a
simple structure and can be personalized according to the user's requirements.
The results identified that the platform is reliable, power efficient, and
accurate enough for indoor navigation.
