Electronic mobility aid which fits on the top fold of a normal white cane Intuitive and distinctive vibratory patterns indicating obstacle distance Adjustable detection range 0f 3m (outdoor) and 1.8m (indoor) 10 hours battery backup with easy charging Sensor mechanism adaptable to the user’s stature

1. Safe Independent Mobility with Dignity

2. • Extension to identity
• Reliably detects
– Objects on ground
– Surface changes
– Drop offs
– Pot holes
– Landmarks (to some extent)
INDIA
30%
Rest of the World
70%
1/3rd of the Worlds’ Blind Population In India

3. Safe and Independent
Mobility is a Challenge

4. Joined Hands for a Cause

5. Solution
Fits on a normal white cane
Ultrasonic sensors based technology
Detects within 3 meters from knee to head height
Pre-warning through simple vibrations
Re-chargeable just like mobile phone
Safe travel without collisions and without physical contact

6. SmartCaneTM Device
Functionality

7. Adjustable detection range: 3meters and 1.8 meters
Four intuitive and distinctive vibration patterns
Vibrations are uniformly produced on the entire grip
Adjustable sensor orientation
In-built rechargeable battery with long battery back-up
Easy attachment / detachment from a white cane
Available in multiple colour
Robust design: Can withstand accidental fall
Splash proof: Prevents damage during light rain
Features

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Mini-Guide AUTRALIA
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Price in Rupees
Products
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Affordability with world class quality
An Affordable Innovation
ISO 9001:2008

9. ISO 9001:2008
A Quality Product

10. One Third of the Worlds’ Blind Population12 Million Persons with Blindness in India

11. Impact
With White Cane With SmartCane Device
Before After

12. Travel with SmartCane Device
Easy detection and avoidance of
obstacles on footpath & roads
Find a path
Easily detect parked vehicles
Follow a queue
Safer travel

13. Walk with Confidence

14. A Companion for Safe Mobility

15. Enhances Everyday Experience

16. "The SmartCane device is very beneficial. It protects me from a
lot of upper body injuries which I earlier used to encounter on a
daily basis while using the regular White cane"
Satguru Rathi, New Delhi
"It is easy to detect waist high obstacles now. I have
become smarter with SmartCane”
Riddhi Soni, Ahmedabad
SmartCane Users

17. "It feels great to be able to move around alone. I now enjoy being all
by myself. Family and friends now have the confidence in me that I
can travel independently without getting hurt or injured”
Indirani, Mumbai
"My mobility has improved to a great extent. Earlier I collided
often with Open windows and suffered injuries but now I no more
bang on to such obstacles. It feels a lot safe on road now. ”
Sukhwinder Singh , Jalandhar
SmartCane Users

18. Release to the People

19. Former President’s Appreciation

20. Distribution by
Prime Minister
SmartCane devices handed over to persons with
Visual Impairment at “Divyangjun Shashaktikaran
Samaroh” in Varanasi

21. National award for "Best Applied Research/Innovation/Product Development Aimed at
Improving the Life of Persons with Disabilities"
Recognition by Government of India

23. Recognition by MIT
Technology Review
One of the 35 Most Impactful Innovations of
2015

24. SmartCane in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery
Center

25. Availability in India
Across India
Network of 40 + Partner Organizations
Training and Support to the users
Also available for sale globally