Smart Canes: Bringing High Tech to a Common Assistive Tool
Tech Soup
JULY 27, 2015
For those with visual impairments, a cane can be a useful tool for navigating sidewalks, busy spaces, and life in general. Researchers are trying to make these canes "smarter" by adding a GPS, facial recognition software, and a camera. The piece uses vibrations to communicate information so the user can focus on other sounds.
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