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Blind Engineer Invents A ‘Smart Cane’ That Uses Google Maps To Help Blind People Navigate
Today, many products have been reinvented through technology. From smart planters to smart TVs, the power of technology doesn’t surprise us anymore. While many of the newest technological creations are dedicated to entertainment, there are many which contribute to our well being, especially to those who experience a disability of some sort.
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Recently, a revolutionizing smart cane called WeWalk has been introduced to help blind people navigate their surroundings much more efficiently when they are on their own.
The cane was invented by a visually impaired engineer Kursat Ceylan, who is the CEO and co-founder of Young Guru Academy (YGA), the Turkish non-profit behind WeWALK. Being blind himself, Ceylan knows firsthand what challenges people like him face and decided to put his knowledge into inventing something that could greatly improve people’s life.
“In these days, we are talking about flying cars, but these people have been using just a plain stick. As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station, I don’t know which is my exit… I don’t know which bus is approaching… which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk,” he told CNN.
The smart cane assists visually impaired people using smart technology, some of which we use every day.
It’s equipped with built-in speakers, a voice assistant, Google, and sensors that send vibrations to warn about obstacles above chest level.
The smart cane is available on the company’s website and runs for around $500.
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Yvonne Bernal 5 years ago
OMGoodness!!! Just one question... What took us so long??? I LOVE this!
Michelle Line 5 years ago
This is SO AWESOME! Google has become so much more accurate these days. Recently, I was curious about how close it pin-pointed where I was so I turned it on to watch. It tracked me exactly as I drove around a Cloverleaf entrance ramp to the interstate. There's not mistaking where I was physically versus electronically. It was nearly exact.
Shireen 5 years ago
Yes but the difference would be that you wouldn't need a new one every two years and it'll probably last a life time (I'm assuming it comes with software upgrades).
Load More Replies... Yvonne Bernal 5 years ago
OMGoodness!!! Just one question... What took us so long??? I LOVE this!
Michelle Line 5 years ago
This is SO AWESOME! Google has become so much more accurate these days. Recently, I was curious about how close it pin-pointed where I was so I turned it on to watch. It tracked me exactly as I drove around a Cloverleaf entrance ramp to the interstate. There's not mistaking where I was physically versus electronically. It was nearly exact.
Shireen 5 years ago
Yes but the difference would be that you wouldn't need a new one every two years and it'll probably last a life time (I'm assuming it comes with software upgrades).
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