Advanced assistance technologies, if made available and sustainable, can represent a turning point for the quality of life of ...

This reduces the cognitive load on visually impaired users. FocusFormer transforms vast amounts of information into a structured, sparse, and hierarchical personalized graph.

"Where you may have the benefit of looking at the little walking person or stop hand, I can't see those things," said Eisenmenger, an advocate for the blind. APS, or accessible pedestrian signals ...

A stick for the blind proposed here is an assistive device that helps visually impaired individuals navigate safely. It features an infrared (IR) sensor that detects obstacles and activates a buzzer ...

Walking safely and confidently can be a challenging task for visually impaired individuals, but with the help of technology, we can make it easier for them. This DIY Blind Stick is an innovative yet ...

Navigating the physical environment of the ED is a major challenge for visually impaired patients, who are more likely to experience in-hospital complications such as falls, delirium, and extended ...

This ergonomic walking cane provides a strong balance of stability and freedom to move. It features a three-tipped base that pivots at the tip, which not only keeps it upright when not in use, but ...

Rohit Pakwal, a young inventor, has developed an electric blind stick that aids the visually impaired. His invention will be showcased at a prestigious school festival.

Three students from a government school in Coimbatore invent an innovative smart walking stick to aid visually impaired individuals following their experiences with a blind teacher. The device won ...

Individuals who are visually impaired, Buizon said, walking with a cane or a dog, are protected under Massachusetts law. Those who fail to follow the law are subject to a ticket and fine.