These startups are making smarter canes for people with visual impairments
These startups are making smarter canes for people with visual impairments
The white cane for the 21st century. While many tech companies have increasingly worked to make technology more accessible for the blind and visually impaired, canes haven’t benefitted much from these advances. London-born WeWalk takes a more traditional…
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January 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
These startups are making smarter canes for people with visual impairments
🤖🦯 AI Empowers the Visually Impaired!
With tools like "Be My AI" & WeWalk, AI provides detailed image descriptions, smart canes, & newfound independence 🌟✨. Transforming lives, it turns challenges into seamless experiences. Innovation at its best! 🚀❤️
#AI #Accessibility #InclusiveTech
With tools like "Be My AI" & WeWalk, AI provides detailed image descriptions, smart canes, & newfound independence 🌟✨. Transforming lives, it turns challenges into seamless experiences. Innovation at its best! 🚀❤️
#AI #Accessibility #InclusiveTech
November 27, 2024 at 4:28 PM
🤖🦯 AI Empowers the Visually Impaired!
With tools like "Be My AI" & WeWalk, AI provides detailed image descriptions, smart canes, & newfound independence 🌟✨. Transforming lives, it turns challenges into seamless experiences. Innovation at its best! 🚀❤️
#AI #Accessibility #InclusiveTech
With tools like "Be My AI" & WeWalk, AI provides detailed image descriptions, smart canes, & newfound independence 🌟✨. Transforming lives, it turns challenges into seamless experiences. Innovation at its best! 🚀❤️
#AI #Accessibility #InclusiveTech
Looking for a fun way to stay active? Come join the We Walk PHL spring season, running from May 1 through June 30.
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
May 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Looking for a fun way to stay active? Come join the We Walk PHL spring season, running from May 1 through June 30.
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Fall is here and so is We Walk PHL! Check out all the locations, dates, and times and find a walk that works for you: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall26/.
Your Guide to the Fall 2026 We Walk PHL Season – Fairmount Park Conservancy
The spring 2024 season of We Walk PHL is here, and we are thrilled to offer 20 places to take a walk in the park.
myphillypark.org
September 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Fall is here and so is We Walk PHL! Check out all the locations, dates, and times and find a walk that works for you: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall26/.
Do you have young children? All We Walk PHL locations are stroller-friendly!
Join us this week! The fall season ends on Friday, October 31. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
Join us this week! The fall season ends on Friday, October 31. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Do you have young children? All We Walk PHL locations are stroller-friendly!
Join us this week! The fall season ends on Friday, October 31. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
Join us this week! The fall season ends on Friday, October 31. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
Розумна тростина WeWalk Smart Cane 2: корисне застосування ШІ на CES 2025 channeltech.space/technologies...
Розумна тростина WeWalk Smart Cane 2: корисне застосування ШІ на CES 2025 - Channel Tech
WeWalk Smart Cane 2 отримала вдосконалений дизайн, розширені функції та ШІ, що робить її альтернативою традиційній білій складній тростині.
channeltech.space
January 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Розумна тростина WeWalk Smart Cane 2: корисне застосування ШІ на CES 2025 channeltech.space/technologies...
#WeWalk debuts its new #AI-powered Smart Cane 2 www.androidheadlines.com/2025/01/wewa... #blind #a11y #CES
WeWalk debuts its new AI-powered Smart Cane 2
At CES 2025, WeWalk has unveiled its new cane, the Smart Cane 2 which comes with improvements and AI features.
www.androidheadlines.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#WeWalk debuts its new #AI-powered Smart Cane 2 www.androidheadlines.com/2025/01/wewa... #blind #a11y #CES
Amit Goffer (Left) is a disabled artist/inventor, a pioneer of the the medical exoskeleton field. The Israeli visionary also created the UpnRide, a standing 'wheelchair' pictured here. The WeWalk exosuit he created is really incredible to witness!
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July 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Amit Goffer (Left) is a disabled artist/inventor, a pioneer of the the medical exoskeleton field. The Israeli visionary also created the UpnRide, a standing 'wheelchair' pictured here. The WeWalk exosuit he created is really incredible to witness!
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On the 14th day they all stood up and walked in mass everywhere, every town, county, city, they walked.
United they formed for each other for freedom for the right to live and dream for a future.
June 14TH
WE WALK - WE GATHER - WE UNITE
#resist #veteran #usmc #50501 #nationalprotest #wewalk
United they formed for each other for freedom for the right to live and dream for a future.
June 14TH
WE WALK - WE GATHER - WE UNITE
#resist #veteran #usmc #50501 #nationalprotest #wewalk
June 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
On the 14th day they all stood up and walked in mass everywhere, every town, county, city, they walked.
United they formed for each other for freedom for the right to live and dream for a future.
June 14TH
WE WALK - WE GATHER - WE UNITE
#resist #veteran #usmc #50501 #nationalprotest #wewalk
United they formed for each other for freedom for the right to live and dream for a future.
June 14TH
WE WALK - WE GATHER - WE UNITE
#resist #veteran #usmc #50501 #nationalprotest #wewalk
It's good that a company listened to the target community's feedback to make improvements but tech companies making high tech assistive devices need to understand cost is a major issue. Insurance doesn't subsidize tech like this & most of their potential customers are working with limited incomes.
WeWalk Smart Cane 2 Review: The Ultimate In Next-Gen AI-Powered Navigation for the Blind!
YouTube video by The Blind Life
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It's good that a company listened to the target community's feedback to make improvements but tech companies making high tech assistive devices need to understand cost is a major issue. Insurance doesn't subsidize tech like this & most of their potential customers are working with limited incomes.
Some exciting assistive technology news!
Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people.
Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people.
We Assist Service From WeWALK Available For Beta Testing
Some exciting assistive technology news!
audioboom.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Some exciting assistive technology news!
Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people.
Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people.
Are you participating in #NationalWakingMonth as a beginner walker? We Walk PHL is for everyone!
Join at a park near you. The groups meet several times a week and it’s free to join! https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26/
Join at a park near you. The groups meet several times a week and it’s free to join! https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26/
May 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Are you participating in #NationalWakingMonth as a beginner walker? We Walk PHL is for everyone!
Join at a park near you. The groups meet several times a week and it’s free to join! https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26/
Join at a park near you. The groups meet several times a week and it’s free to join! https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26/
Hey, Philly! We Walk PHL is back this Thursday, May 1!!
Grab your sneakers, family and friends, and join us this season! 👟
For more information: myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring25
Grab your sneakers, family and friends, and join us this season! 👟
For more information: myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring25
April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hey, Philly! We Walk PHL is back this Thursday, May 1!!
Grab your sneakers, family and friends, and join us this season! 👟
For more information: myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring25
Grab your sneakers, family and friends, and join us this season! 👟
For more information: myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring25
It’s always good to catch up with Jean Marc from WeWalk. We talked about the significant difference their AI-assisted smart cane can have on the lives of blind & partially sighted people, including more independence and confidence.
July 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM
It’s always good to catch up with Jean Marc from WeWalk. We talked about the significant difference their AI-assisted smart cane can have on the lives of blind & partially sighted people, including more independence and confidence.
"The WeWalk cane uses TDK motion sensors, MEMS microphones, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors to turn a white cane into an enhanced navigation device" www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/tdk-len...
TDK Lends New Sensors to WeWalk for AI-Integrated Smart Cane - News
This week at CES, TDK introduced new sensors in a life-changing medium: an upgraded smart cane for blind or partially-sighted people.
www.allaboutcircuits.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"The WeWalk cane uses TDK motion sensors, MEMS microphones, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors to turn a white cane into an enhanced navigation device" www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/tdk-len...
hij heeft natuurlijk gelijk dat het reuze handig is dat die stalkerbril hem live van alt-text voorziet maar daarnaast loopt ie met een taststok en er bestaan ook taststokken die obstakels detecteren alleen vertellen die je er niet bij welke kleur het obstakel heeft
youtu.be/cIVoECPglSo
youtu.be/cIVoECPglSo
WeWalk Smart Cane 2 Review: The Ultimate In Next-Gen AI-Powered Navigation for the Blind!
YouTube video by The Blind Life
youtu.be
September 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
hij heeft natuurlijk gelijk dat het reuze handig is dat die stalkerbril hem live van alt-text voorziet maar daarnaast loopt ie met een taststok en er bestaan ook taststokken die obstakels detecteren alleen vertellen die je er niet bij welke kleur het obstakel heeft
youtu.be/cIVoECPglSo
youtu.be/cIVoECPglSo
Join us for Tech Friday 2.0 on 14 November, 11am–1pm at the Pocklington Hub, London! Explore the new We WALK 2 Smart Cane with AI, GPS & obstacle detection, plus try Meta glasses. Limited places, sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/yqkspqrikm
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Join us for Tech Friday 2.0 on 14 November, 11am–1pm at the Pocklington Hub, London! Explore the new We WALK 2 Smart Cane with AI, GPS & obstacle detection, plus try Meta glasses. Limited places, sign up now: https://f.mtr.cool/yqkspqrikm
Fun, friends, beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free program with weekly walking groups at various public parks. The spring season runs through June 30! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
June 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Fun, friends, beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free program with weekly walking groups at various public parks. The spring season runs through June 30! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Looking for a fun way to stay active? Come join the We Walk PHL spring season, running from May 1 through June 30.
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
April 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Looking for a fun way to stay active? Come join the We Walk PHL spring season, running from May 1 through June 30.
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Grab your sneakers, invite a friend, and hit the trail! You can find the sites here: https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring26
Fun, friends, and beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks.
The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
October 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fun, friends, and beautiful parks! We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks.
The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
The fall season runs through October 31! Find a park near you. https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-fall25/
👩🦯💡 Innovation for inclusion: Discover how the connected cane and haptic headset are revolutionizing mobility for blind people. 🌍
At Orange, we believe in a future where technology makes the world more accessible for everyone. ✨
#Innovation #Inclusion
At Orange, we believe in a future where technology makes the world more accessible for everyone. ✨
#Innovation #Inclusion
A smart cane and a haptic headset offer new freedom to the blind - Hello Future Orange
AI, sensors, haptic guidance, optimised navigation, text-to-speech: here’s an in-depth look at two innovations for the visually impaired from WeWalk and .lumen
hellofuture.orange.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
👩🦯💡 Innovation for inclusion: Discover how the connected cane and haptic headset are revolutionizing mobility for blind people. 🌍
At Orange, we believe in a future where technology makes the world more accessible for everyone. ✨
#Innovation #Inclusion
At Orange, we believe in a future where technology makes the world more accessible for everyone. ✨
#Innovation #Inclusion
また狭い界隈の話し。なんか寝る前にとんでもなくすごいの発見した。これ使って気軽に知らない駅でも降りて一人でカフェ検索したい。それにしても外国の杖は日本のより長いな。13万円。今年中に日本語対応。近くの展示会にくるのは来年以降になるだろうか？最初はやっぱ東京だよね。 #視覚障害
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スマホと連動“スマート白杖” 音声で道案内・通話や歩行中の危険回避も トルコのスタートアップが開発…日本語版2026年発売目指す｜FNNプライムオンライン
視覚に障害のある人が、路面の状態を確認するために使う「白いつえ」。トルコのスタートアップが新たに開発したのは、つえが音声で道案内をしてくれる「WeWALK Smart Cane 2」です。これまで、視覚障害のある人がスマートフォンで音声案内などを使う場合、つえとスマホで両手がふさがってしまい、荷物が手から離れるなどの危険がありました。つえはスマートフォンのアプリと連動し、駅やバス乗り場までの道案内...
www.fnn.jp
February 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
また狭い界隈の話し。なんか寝る前にとんでもなくすごいの発見した。これ使って気軽に知らない駅でも降りて一人でカフェ検索したい。それにしても外国の杖は日本のより長いな。13万円。今年中に日本語対応。近くの展示会にくるのは来年以降になるだろうか？最初はやっぱ東京だよね。 #視覚障害
www.fnn.jp/articles/-/9...
www.fnn.jp/articles/-/9...