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References 

Below is a library of all references used in the conduct of this project. 

Component Research

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Leica Geosystems, Leica BLK2GO. [Online].

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GeoSLAM, GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon. [Online].

Available: https://geoslam.com/zeb-horizon/

 

FARO Technologies, FARO Focus S Series. [Online].

Available: https://www.faro.com/products/construction-bim/faro-focus/

 

Ouster Inc., Ouster OS1 LiDAR Sensor. [Online].

Available: https://ouster.com/products/os1-lidar-sensor/

 

EchoMaster, PS-FBP-M ParkAlert Digital Front Sensing System. [Online].

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SparkFun Electronics, TFMini Plus LiDAR Module. [Online].

Available: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14786

 

Valeo, SCALA 2 LiDAR. [Online]. Available: https://www.valeo.com/en/scala-lidar/

 

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WearWorks, Wayband. [Online]. Available: https://haptic.works/wayband

 

OrCam, OrCam MyEye 3 Pro. [Online]. Available: https://www.orcam.com/en-us/orcam-myeye-3-pro

 

eSight, eSight Eyewear. [Online]. Available: https://www.esighteyewear.com/

 

Velleman, Vibration Motor Module (WPM458). [Online].

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Garosa, Vibration Motor Module 9000RPM. [Online].

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Vibration-9000RPM-Replacement-Arduino-Projects/dp/B08GPMCP7J

 

Pyramex, Ridgeline® 4-Point Suspensions – Full Brim. [Online].

Available: https://www.pyramex.com/products/ridgeline-r-4-point-replacement-suspensions-full-brim

 

Meta, Quest 2 Elite Strap. [Online].

Available: https://www.meta.com/quest/accessories/quest-2-elite-strap/

 

Apiele, 16mm Latching Push Button Switch with LED Light. [Online].

Available: https://www.apiele.com/products/16mm-latching-push-button-switch-led-light?variant=42590182572197

 

Texas Instruments, ULN2803A Darlington Transistor Array. [Online].

Available: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/ULN2803A/599591

 

YELUFT, 3.7V 7000mAh Li-Po Battery with Integrated Protection. [Online].

Available: https://www.amazon.com/YELUFT-Rechargeable-Integrated-Protective-Compatible/dp/B0DRNZ6P48

 

Pololu Corporation, Boost Converter (2565). [Online].

Available: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pololu-corporation/2565/10451147

 

MakerHawk, 3.7V 8000mAh LiPo Rechargeable Battery. [Online].

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Texas Instruments, CD74HC4051 High-Speed CMOS Logic Analog Multiplexer/Demultiplexer. [Online]. Available:​ https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/CD74HC4051PWR/480147

Data Sheets

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Raspberry Pi Foundation, Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Datasheet. [Online].

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Sharp Corporation, Sharp GP2Y0A02YK0F IR Sensor (20–150 cm) Datasheet. [Online]. Available: https://global.sharp/products/device/lineup/data/pdf/datasheet/gp2y0a02yk_e.pdf

 

Sharp Corporation, Sharp GP2Y0A710K0F IR Sensor (100–550 cm) Datasheet. [Online].

Available: https://global.sharp/products/device/lineup/data/pdf/datasheet/gp2y0a710k_e.pdf

 

NanJing Top Power ASIC Corp., TP4056 Linear Li-Ion/LiPo Battery Charger Datasheet. [Online].

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Apiele, 16mm Latching Push Button Switch with LED Light. [Online].

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Texas Instruments, ULN2803A Darlington Transistor Array Datasheet. [Online]. Available: https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/f/0/6/6/5/uln2803a.pdf

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FARO Technologies, What is a LiDAR Drone? [Online].

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Digi-Key Electronics, Comparison of RF and Bluetooth. [Online].

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RF Wireless World, Infrared Sensors: Advantages and Disadvantages. [Online]. Available: https://www.rfwireless-world.com/terminology/other-wireless/infrared-sensors-advantages-disadvantages

 

Society of Robots, Sharp IR Sensors. [Online].

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Seeed Studio, Types of Distance Sensors: Selection Guide. [Online].

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Digi-Key Electronics, Charging Lithium-Ion and LiPo Batteries the Right Way. [Online]. Available: https://www.digikey.com/en/maker/tutorials/2021/charging-lithium-ion-and-lipo-batteries-the-right-way

 

All About Circuits, Understanding the Operation of a Boost Converter. [Online]. Available: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/technical-articles/understanding-the-operation-of-a-boost-converter/

 

VA Foam, TPE Foam vs. Other Foam Materials: A Comparative Analysis. [Online]. Available: https://evafoam.cc/tpe-foam-vs-other-foam-materials-a-comparative-analysis/

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J. Smoot, “Choosing and Using Advanced Peltier Modules for Thermoelectric Cooling,” Digi-Key Electronics, [Online].

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OrCam Technologies, “Guide to Independence for the Visually Impaired,” OrCam Blog, [Online]. Available: https://www.orcam.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-independence-for-visually-impaired

 

Envision, “Challenges Blind People Face When Living Life,” Envision Blog, [Online]. Available: https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/challenges-blind-people-face-when-living-life

 

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Codes and Standards

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International Organization for Standardization, ISO 12100:2010 – Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk reduction, Geneva, Switzerland, 2010.

​International Organization for Standardization, ISO 14971:2019 – Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices, 3rd ed., Geneva, Switzerland, 2019. [Amendment A11:2021 available].

U.S. Department of Justice, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Washington, DC, 2010. [Online]. Available: https://www.ada.gov

 

International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2020 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance, 3rd ed. (Edition 3.2), Geneva, Switzerland, 2020.

ANSI/NEMA 250‑2020, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum), NEMA, 2020.

IPC-A-610H‑2020, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, IPC, 2020.

International Organization for Standardization, ISO 9241-210:2019 – Ergonomics of human-system interaction – Part 210: Human-centred design for interactive systems, 2nd ed., Geneva, Switzerland, 2019.

IEEE, IEEE Standard for Software Quality Assurance Plans, IEEE Std 730-2014, Jun. 2014.

International Organization for Standardization, ISO/IEC 25010:2011 – Systems and software engineering – Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) – System and software quality models, Geneva, Switzerland, 2011.

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