The SmartCane device is an assistive technology that attaches to a white cane and uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles within 3 meters of a visually impaired user, alerting them to hazards through distinctive vibration patterns. It allows independent mobility with increased safety by identifying objects, drop-offs, potholes and other hazards on walking surfaces. The SmartCane has been recognized for enhancing the experience and confidence of visually impaired users to travel independently without collisions. It has received national awards and been distributed by India's Prime Minister to promote safe mobility.

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

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

8. Impact
With White Cane With SmartCane Device
Before After

9. 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

10. Walk with Confidence

11. A Companion for Safe Mobility

12. Enhances Everyday Experience

13. "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

14. "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

15. Former President’s
Appreciation

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

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

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

20. SmartCane in Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery
Center