SmartSole: Intelligent Footwear

Unlike a traditional white cane, which mainly detects obstacles on the ground, these smart shoes can also sense objects at a greater distance and even identify hazards above knee level. The sensors are reported to work at ranges of up to four meters, giving users extra time to react while walking.nFor many visually impaired people, walking through busy streets, avoiding poles, stairs, and unexpected obstacles can be challenging and risky. Innovations like these aim to make daily movement safer, easier, and more independent.n