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Research Article
swimming aids has helped in various technologies to help ● Judo
visually impaired individuals. These aids primarily utilize According to Moein, S., Movahedi, M., & Ghasemzadeh,
sensors and wearable devices to make swimmers free to H. (2022) Eye-tracking devices are used to monitor where
swim in their environment Hartono, F., Tangkudung, J.,
and how athletes focus their visual attention during a match.
Sukur, A., & Dlis, F. (2020) According to this paper the 3
This helps researchers to understand the role of visual cues
types of sensors and its utilization are mentioned in the in Judo techniques and strategies.Other such technology is
below image - Motion capture system which record and analyze the
athlete's body movements to assess coordination and
positioning during a match. It allows researchers to explore
how athletes struggle for a lack of sight or rely on other
senses to perform effectively.Jara, A., & Cifuentes, C.
(2021)
According to Yuan, X., Cui, G., & Zhang, J. (2022) VR
technology could be used to simulate training environments
where athletes practice Judo without sight. This helps in
studying how athletes adapt to fighting without visual input
and rely more on other sensory cues such as touch or
Figure No. 3 Types of sensors with it’s functionality hearing. The wearable sensors might measure physical
parameters like balance, speed, and force, which are
Wearable devices like heart rate monitors, GPS trackers, and important for understanding performance in judo, especially
biomechanical sensors provide real-time feedback on a when vision is impaired.
swimmer's physical state and movement patterns, which can
be tailored to specific impairments. Video analysis tools ● Cricket
enable detailed analysis of swimming strokes, starts, and According to Vision Australia. (2023, July 3) The cricket
turns, allowing coaches to assess technical flaws and suggest ball or the Audible ball used in blind cricket has ball
corrective measures. Additionally, advancement in bearings inside it, which make a rattling sound when it is
underwater cameras and motion capture systems help moving. This sound allows players to locate the ball by
refined technique. Technology in this area includes tools like sound, helping them in both batting and fielding. The
tactile markers, audio feedback systems, and GPS-based wickets in blind cricket are usually wider which make it
devices. Cordellos, H. C. (1972) easier for players to hit the stumps while bowling or
fielding.Blind Cricket England & Wales. (n.d.) Pitch Side
● Chess
Markers are another modification. Some grounds are
One such technology was found named computer chess
equipped with audible sound markers that help players
clock for blind players. It contains several accessibility
understand their position on the field. This could include
options to enhance the inclusivity of gameplay. Such clocks devices that beep at regular intervals or in response to
typically contain push buttons that can be felt, audio signals movement Blind Sport New Zealand. (n.d.)
for timers, and voice announcements for time remaining on
each player's side. Some also include customizable audio ● Shot Put
signals for time intervals or countdowns. These attributes According to Woolsey, T. D., Woolsey, C. L., Strohmeyer,
enable visually impaired and blind players to monitor their S., Walker, S., Otto, W., Cheshier, B. C.,& Jacobson, B. H.
game time effectively, which means they are able to compete (2020) For athletes with visual impairments, audible
on an equal basis with any other players. This technology markers can be placed along the throwing circle. These
creates independence and accessibility in the world of chess, markers emit sound when the athlete is within the correct
providing a feasible solution for increasing gaming position or to help them orient themselves on the field. The
experience. Anandaraj, P. R., Mahmood, N. H., Abdul sound can help the athlete understand where they are in
Razak, M. A., & Zakaria, N. A. (2024). relation to the circle and the boundaries, improving their
accuracy and confidence in the throw.
Refer Table No. - 2 Device name and it’s working for
different types of sports
Thus, the third objective of the study is fulfilled in which
different research papers were analysed to understand the
deep technology available for visually impaired athletes for
games namely Swimming, Chess, Judo, Cricket, Shot put,
Running(Athletes).

Figure No. 4 Modifications for visually Impaired Chess
players

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