People with vision impairments face significant challenges navigating a busy, fast-paced world. Fortunately, advances in technology have significantly improved their quality of life. In addition to using a cane or a service dog for mobility, visually impaired individuals can now benefit from a high-tech solution developed by Tech-Innovation, an Austrian company.
This company has created shoes equipped with integrated sensors that alert users to obstacles through sound or vibration. The sensors in the InnoMake shoes can detect obstacles at a minimum distance of half a meter and a maximum distance of four meters. The sensor has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to a week and fits into a specific slot within the shoes. Recharging the battery takes just three hours.
The shoes come with a free app that allows users to adjust various settings, such as the distance at which they receive alerts. The designers have made the sensor water-resistant, ensuring it functions in rain or snow. Additionally, the sensor features an intelligent mode that deactivates while the user is seated and reactivates upon detecting movement.
In Austria, numerous stores allow customers to try on these innovative shoes before purchasing them. This advancement truly represents a life-changing innovation for visually impaired individuals.
