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BARCELONA, June 29 (Reuters) - White sticks used by the visually impaired to help them get about have had a hi-tech makeover, with a "smart cane" that doesn't just detect obstacles but can also give ...

KUB CEO Jackson Agufana(left), Sabwa Gedi(right). [Sharon Wanga, Standard] The Kenya Union of the Blind has unveiled an advanced smart cane for the visually impaired and blind to enable them to ...

Intel-owned Moovit, a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) provider with a globally popular trip planning app, has partnered with WeWALK, a smart cane company, to help visually impaired people reach their ...

At the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2025, the WeWalk Smart Cane 2.0 emerged as a ground-breaking tool that combines technology with user-centered design to offer independence for those with ...

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Even in the technologically advanced age we live in today, many optometrists treating those living with sight loss still believe that the humble white cane remains the most powerful mobility aid and ...

In the quest for innovation in the field of mobility raids, the Can Go smart cane emerges as a groundbreaking solution, offering more than just physical support. Priced at $400, this advanced cane ...

A standard white cane remains an essential aid for getting out for a number of visually impaired people, but to date, it also has not really offered a lot of affordable modern updates, which is ...

The Can Go cane, which has a partnership with AT&T, includes cellular connectivity and GPS tracking so caretakers can keep tabs on loved ones. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...