An Approach to Develop Sensory Substitutions for Individuals with Sensory Impairments

Humans interpret the surroundings through the five fundamental senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The lack or loss of any one of these senses can disable an individual considerably. Individuals with multiple sensory impairments also exist today, thereby making their life slightly more complicated than the others. The research proposes a unique design of sensory substitutions that can facilitate individuals to overcome sensory impairments. The system offers intelligent crosslinking and association of ‘senses’ for individuals with specific sensory disabilities and in-turn enables them to gather information, interpret and comprehend the world better much like normal people.