In today’s bustling and rapid world, individuals with visual impairments often face challenges in navigating their surroundings.
Fortunately, technological advancements have significantly improved their quality of life.
In addition to traditional aids like canes and service animals, there’s now an innovative solution from an Austrian company called Tech-Innovation. They’ve developed a pair of shoes equipped with a sensor that notifies the wearer of nearby obstacles through vibrations or sounds.
The product, dubbed InnoMake, features sensors that activate upon detecting obstacles within a range of up to four meters and no less than half a meter.
These sensors are housed in a special compartment within the shoe and are powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts for about a week on a single charge, requiring only three hours to recharge fully.
Accompanying the shoes and sensor is a complimentary app that allows users to customize numerous settings, including the distance from objects at which they wish to be alerted.
Concerned about inclement weather?
The developers have designed the sensors to be water-resistant. Moreover, an intelligent mode disables the sensor when the user is seated, reactivating it upon detecting movement.
Select stores across Austria offer the opportunity for potential buyers to test the shoes in person. This breakthrough represents a significant leap forward in enhancing the lives of those with visual impairments.
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