People with vision impairments often find it challenging to navigate in a busy, fast-paced environment. However, advancements in technology have significantly improved their quality of life.
In addition to traditional aids like canes and service dogs, visually impaired individuals now have access to cutting-edge solutions from Tech-Innovation, an Austrian company.
This company has developed shoes equipped with integrated sensors that detect obstacles and alert users through sound or vibrations, enhancing their mobility and safety.
The sensors in the InnoMake product activate when an obstruction is detected at a minimum distance of half a meter and a maximum distance of four meters. The sensor features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to a week before needing to be recharged, and it fits into a designated slot within the shoes. Fully charging the battery takes just three hours.
The shoes and sensor come with a free app that allows users to adjust various settings, such as the distance at which they receive alerts about nearby objects.
The sensor’s designers anticipated concerns about weather conditions and made it water-resistant, ensuring it functions reliably in rain or snow. Additionally, in intelligent mode, the sensor deactivates while the user is seated and reactivates upon detecting movement.
In Austria, there are many stores where customers can try on the shoes before deciding to purchase them.
