Voice Based Assistance For Blind People

Abstract

Access to digital information and real-world services remains a major challenge for people with visual impairments, particularly in environments that depend heavily on graphical user interfaces. This paper presents the design and development of a low-cost voice-based assistance system intended to support visually impaired users in performing routine daily activities without visual interaction. The proposed system enables users to interact with the device using spoken commands and receive auditory responses through an integrated speech interface. Core functionalities include printed text reading using optical character recognition, voice-driven information retrieval such as time and weather updates, and basic environmental interaction support.

The system integrates speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, and optical character recognition modules to provide real-time, hands-free operation. Emphasis is placed on affordability, simplicity of deployment, and usability for non-technical users. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the proposed solution delivers reliable response times and accurate recognition performance in typical indoor environments. The results indicate that voice-driven assistive technologies can significantly enhance personal independence and digital inclusion for visually impaired individuals.