Redução de custos para ampliar o acesso à impressão Braille: uma iniciativa de tecnologia assistiva inclusiva

Abstract

The inclusion of visually impaired individuals in society depends, among other factors, on access to braille materials. However, the production of these materials is often limited by expensive and hard-to-access equipment. In this context, the present work proposes the development of a low-cost braille printer. The objective is to provide an accessible solution that can be used by institutions and individuals for the production of braille texts. The printer uses Arduino microcontrollers to control stepper motors and a solenoid, which perform the printing of braille characters on paper. Various configurations and adjustments were implemented to optimize the print quality and efficiency of the device. The research was guided by a literature review and analysis of existing projects, as well as practical tests to ensure the functionality and accessibility of the final prototype. The results indicate that it is possible to develop a functional and economical braille printer that can significantly contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and social inclusion of visually impaired individuals.