3 years ago

WeWALK Secures £1.7 Million for Smart Cane to Aid Visually Impaired

  • WeWALK, a London-based startup, has secured £1.7 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for its smart cane that uses computer vision to aid visually impaired individuals

  • The funding will be used to partner with Imperial College London and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to develop and promote the use of computer vision-aided navigation

  • WeWALK's smart cane uses ultrasonic sensors and can be paired with a mobile app for voice-guided navigation

  • The company aims to make its technology more accessible and improve the lives of visually impaired individuals worldwide.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Visually impaired people struggle to navigate busy spaces and rely on traditional canes which are limited in their functionality."

      Solution

      "WeWALK has developed a smart cane that uses computer vision and ultrasonic sensors to help visually impaired people navigate their surroundings. The cane can be paired with a mobile app to provide voice-guided navigation."

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