Toyota's Project Blaid unveils voice-activated wearable to help the blind navigate

The white stick is getting a 21st century makeover - by becoming a wearable. Japanese car firm Toyota has designed a mobility device worn over a person's shoulders that can help blind and visually impaired people get around more easily. Called Project Blaid, the device is currently a prototype, but when it's ready, it'will fill the gaps left by canes, guide dogs and basic GPS devices by giving users more information about their surroundings,' the company explained. Toyota has designed a mobility device to help blind and visually impaired people get around more easily. Named Project Blaid, the gadget is worn over a person's shoulders (pictured) and can help navigate indoor spaces, like offices and shopping centres by pointing out features like toilets, doors, stairs and escalators The gadget is not expected to replace guide dogs or other ways blind people get assistance, but instead is designed to enhance the current methods.