Sightless Shop / Nur ‘Aisyah Ahmad Munawar … [et al.]

“Sightless Shop” is an application that is developed for blind people. This application consists of several tabs such as user profile, shopping cart and auto calculate features. It is not easy for blind people to do grocery shopping. Other features found in this "Sightless Shop" application is voice recognition software, which is a voice command that will help blind users throughout the use of the application. Also, another feature is a camera-based system that helps in scanning barcodes and determining the type of product, brands and prices for the user. To effectively commercialize the application, this application will target blind individuals, their families, carers, and relevant organisations through various channels such as social media, television, and radio advertisements. This application also engages with forums, communities, and events focused on accessibility and assistive technology to build trust and loyalty within the blind community. Actively involving blind individuals in the app's development ensures it meets their needs. Additionally, this application gathers feedback continuously to improve the app, updating it with new features and enhancements based on user input and technological advancements. The "Sightless Shop" app enables blind individuals to shop for groceries independently by providing voice assistant functions and access to past purchases. It enhances accessibility for blind shoppers, promotes independence, and empowers them to overcome fears of physical shopping while improving their technological skills and overall quality of life.