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Tools and applications to assist visually impaired people in navigation and orientation: A systematic review

Jul 2026 · Multimedia tools and applications · Vol 85 · 0 citations · 61 references

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The analysis shows that most systems rely on smartphone-based solutions, followed by wearables and sensor-based platforms, while only a minority explicitly address low-vision users or distinguish congenital from acquired blindness.

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