Smart cane can change the lives of people with visual impairments
This device with a length of 298 millimeters and a weight of 280 grams, receives alerts of nearby obstacles avoiding tripping over any of them
The smart cane with Google Maps and virtual assistant will serve as a guide for people with visual disabilities. This innovative creation designed in Turkey carries a technology capable of facilitating life in every way, with several proximity sensors of 250 centimeters and a vibration engine that alerts the person about the proximity of obstacles.
Still in the testing phase, the WeWalk trick company also incorporates the option of connecting to the smartphone via Bluetooth, as well as a gyroscope and accelerometer to read the environment around the person.
It also contains a small screen from where the person can consult the directions of the route chosen through Google Maps, with a speaker option to listen to loud instructions. Subsequently, it is planned to include transport applications that will be introduced in the device, through periodic software updates.
This innovation is definitely added to the traditional cane in order to increase the independence of people with visual disabilities, promoting full participation in society.
The cane can be charged through a USB port from where a battery of about 1,000 mAh is powered. Its dimensions are 25 x 289 x 44 mm which, together with its weight of 280 grams, makes it very light and manageable for those who carry it. The smart cane is available to anyone who wants it on their website https://wewalk.io/ by $ 500.
K.Villarroel
Source: abc
