BARCELONA (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 users ...

Kursat Ceylan demonstrates the use of the We Walk smart cane, which provides the blind people with navigation assistance via smart technologies, in Istanbul, Turkey on March 2, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) ...

An enterprising researcher from The University of Manchester has developed a prototype tool that could help transform the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Vasileios Tsormpatzoudis has ...

TDK offers a WeWALK Smart Cane 2 giveaway at its CES 2025 booth #15815* SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) is presenting in its CES 2025 Booth #15815 how TDK ...

WeWalk introduced a new version of its smart cane for people with visual impairments at CES 2025, bringing a redesign that addresses many of the first model’s shortcomings and adds AI features and ...

Grandma's next cane might rival the high tech gadgetry of your smartphone (and her robot will be way cooler). Fujitsu demoed its Next Generation Cane at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show in ...

A revolutionary 'smart' cane enabling the visually impaired to instantly identify friends and family could be available soon, thanks to students at Birmingham City University. The 'XploR' mobility ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (SOUNDBITE) (English) VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENTREPRENEUR AND INVENTOR OF SMART CRANE KURSAT CEYLAN SAYING: “My name is Kursat Ceylan, ...

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 ...

The standout feature of the Smart Cane 2 is built-in support for AI. AI is something we’re starting to see in many products these days. In this case, it could be useful, rather than just a buzzword ...

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 ...

When you’re blind, navigating the world involves more than avoiding physical obstacles. Just as important is navigating your social relationships, which can be a challenge when you’re not always sure ...