A white cane is one of the most common mobility aids for people with visual impairments, but a limitation of these devices is they cannot detect obstacles beyond the length of the cane. Stanford University researchers developed a smart cane that is lightweight, affordable, and can be built at home.
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Navigating a big city can be challenging for people with visual impairment. A new in-shoe navigation system being developed through a Honda-based business creation program could help people expand their freedom of mobility.
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Researchers at Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a telescopic contact lens and wink-controlled smart glasses that could bring better, stronger sight to the visually impaired.
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