The developers say current devices are a barrier to blind people using them, and they wanted to create a system where the ...

A system that helps visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings using cameras, earphones and artificial ...

Video. The developers say current devices are a barrier to blind people using them, and they wanted to create a system where the user is indistinguishable from fully sighted people.

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on ...

Most blind people see more than you think Discover how blindness exists on a spectrum and what that means for support and ...

Glide is a new mobility aid – it’s a device with wheels and cameras, that aims to provide blind people with an alternative to white canes and guide dogs, while using AI to give them more ...

The mobility aid and tactile tablet that could help people with visual impairments ...

He co-­developed the ­WeWALK—a smart cane that detects objects above chest level and pairs with apps, such as Google Maps—to help the 250 million visually impaired and blind people worldwide ...

For people who are blind or visually impaired, a white cane provides the confidence to navigate the world. It is not just a tool, but a symbol of freedom. But that independence […] ...

Persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have called on the Government to recognise the use of white canes to promote safety of blind people while on roads. The white canes are usually used by ...