Technologies for the Visually Impaired

Navigation is a huge part of the value smartphones provide for the blind and visually impaired. Thanks to recent advances in technology, the blind and visually impaired are now able to lead more independent lives than ever. The WeWALK Smart Cane is a great example of what is now possible. The WeWALK looks similar to the cane that some blind and visually impaired people have used for decades to avoid obstacles while walking, but it incorporates a few modern twists. With a standard cane, you can still run into obstacles that are not immediately underfoot, like poles, tree branches, and barriers.