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Computer scientists have created a smart shoe that helps blind and visually impaired people avoid multiple obstacles.
The shoes, called InnoMake, contain waterproof ultrasonic sensors attached at the tip of each shoe. Whenever it encounters obstacles, the sensors send vibrations or make noises to signal the wearer.
The warning system can detect obstacles from further away than a cane, helping the user to avoid both the obstacle and the unpleasant jolt of being rammed by your own cane when you run into something.
In a world of ever growing technology, the future is promising. I remember growing up, there was that fear of what the future would be like. My biggest fear was for my kid and what they'll go through being a carrier of hemophilia or for my grandson who'd be hemophiliac. But with such advances, it just opens up a new window of hope that the future generation will have better ways of coping and more advancements in quality of life as we know it.
Wow, that idea is genius. I'm telling you tech is limitless, that's just an amazing innovative device. I mean who would have thought that e-shoe's could work?
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The shoes, called InnoMake, contain waterproof ultrasonic sensors attached at the tip of each shoe. Whenever it encounters obstacles, the sensors send vibrations or make noises to signal the wearer.<\/p>
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My thought on the InnoMake smart shoe represents a promising step forward in assisting blind and visually impaired individuals in navigating their environments safely and independently. I also feel its incorporation of waterproof ultrasonic sensors and multiple feedback modes demonstrates thoughtful design.
However, the success of such technology also depends on factors like affordability and user-friendliness.
Overall,
this innovation has the potential to greatly improve the quality of life for its users and deserves recognition for its positive impact on accessibility and safety.
