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Existing infrastructure (e.g., blind lanes) and traditional aids (e.g., walking sticks, basic audio feedback) provide limited flexibility and interactivity for complex environments. To solve this problem, we propose a real-time travel assistance system based on deep learning. The hardware comprises an NVIDIA Jetson Nano controller, an Intel D435i depth camera for environmental sensing, and SG90 servo motors for feedback. To address embedded device computational constraints, we developed a lightweight object detection and segmentation algorithm. Key innovations include a multi-scale attention feature extraction backbone, a dual-stream fusion module incorporating the Mamba architecture, and adaptive context-aware detection\/segmentation heads. This design ensures high computational efficiency and real-time performance. The system workflow is as follows: (1) the D435i captures real-time environmental data; (2) the processor analyzes this data, converting obstacle distances and path deviations into electrical signals; (3) servo motors deliver vibratory feedback for guidance and alerts. Preliminary tests confirm that the system can effectively detect obstacles and correct path deviations in real time, suggesting its potential to assist BVI users. 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