Automação residencial para pessoas com deficiência visual

Abstract

This paper presents a study on home automation, also known as domotics, as a solution to domestic issues faced by visually impaired individuals, aiming to promote inclusion and personal security. The overall objective is to develop a methodology that enables the creation of residential solutions through a theoretical model of a connected home. The study explores the possibilities and advantages of domotics for visually impaired individuals, addressing the different levels of automation and their functionalities. It identifies the main difficulties encountered by these individuals in the domestic environment and proposes solutions through assistive technologies and peripherals that can be integrated into a connected home. Controlled by voice through a personal assistant, it plays a crucial role in the integration of this system, making it an assistive connected home. The study encompasses the implementation of assistive features such as motion sensors, smart locks, doorbells and video doorbells, robotic vacuum cleaners, and other smart peripherals, including opening and presence sensors. It is important to highlight that although these devices offer advantages, they are not widely assistive and may not meet all the needs of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, it is essential to consider their limitations. In summary, the study demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of home automation aimed at visually impaired individuals, providing independence, security, and comfort in the domestic environment.