Published Paper Details:

The Blind AI Assistant is an intelligent assistive system designed to support visually impaired individuals in performing daily activities independently and safely. Visually challenged users often face difficulties in navigation, object identification, reading printed materials, and interacting with digital content. This project integrates Artificial Intelligence technologies such as Computer Vision, Speech Recognition, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and Text-to-Speech (TTS) to provide real-time assistance through voice feedback. The system enables object detection, environment description, text reading, and voice-controlled interaction. A unique feature of this project is the volume button multi-press control mechanism, which allows users to switch between Navigation Mode, Assistant Mode, and Reading Mode without relying on touch screens. The proposed solution is cost-effective, portable, and designed to function on smartphones or embedded systems like Raspberry Pi. The system aims to enhance independence, confidence, and safety for visually impaired individuals. Index Terms - Blind AI Assistant, Computer Vision, Object Detection, OCR, Text-to-Speech, Voice Assistant, Assistive Technology, Navigation System, Artificial Intelligence.