Blind people using white canes are limited in how fast they can walk, as they have to wait for the tip of their cane to hit obstacles before going around them. The NextGuide cane is different, in that ...

The Augmented Cane uses a variety of sensors and a versatile wheel to help users better navigate indoors and outdoors. Reading time 4 minutes Engineers at Stanford University have attempted to improve ...

The use of long sticks and staffs by blind and visually impaired pedestrians has evolved over the years. They are simply an extension of the arm, and allow the user to identify upcoming hazards by ...

A new robotic cane can help the visually impaired navigate indoors. The cane is equipped with a color 3D camera, an inertial measurement sensor, and its own on-board computer. When paired with a ...

I'm not sure how many Lounge denizens use canes, but I am looking for input before making a decision on getting one. I'm 3.5 weeks from my second knee surgery. "Knee surgery" in the loose sense, as it ...

A charity is hoping to raise awareness for those who use a long cane in Guernsey. The Guernsey Blind Association (GBA) said it would be marking Long Cane Awareness day with a walk starting at Market ...

Independence becomes more elusive as we age. Time wears on our joints, weakens our muscles, and interferes with our sense of balance. Many of us need help walking at some point, but thankfully there ...

Even in the technologically advanced age we live in today, many optometrists treating those living with sight loss still believe that the humble white cane remains the most powerful mobility aid and ...