This book provides an insight into recent technological trends and
innovations in solutions and platforms to improve mobility of visually
impaired people. The authors' goal is to help to contribute to the
social and societal inclusion of the visually impaired. The book's
topics include, but are not limited to, obstacle detection systems,
indoor and outdoor navigation, transportation sustainability systems,
and hardware/devices to aid visually impaired people. The book has a
strong focus on practical applications tested in a real environment.
Applications include city halls, municipalities, and companies that must
keep up to date with recent trends in platforms, methodologies and
technologies to promote urban mobility. Also discuss are broader realms
including education, health, electronics, tourism, and transportation.
Contributors include a variety of researchers and practitioners around
the world.