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ON the recent International Day of the White Cane, an organisation called ‘I-Cane’ launched a new intelligent white cane: the ‘I-Cane Mobilo’.
This product was developed to improve the mobility and independence of blind and visually-impaired people.
For the millions of blind and partially-sighted people across the globe, the I-Cane Mobilo could expand the functionality of their traditional white cane.
New features such as obstacle avoidance and personal navigation contribute to improved mobility and will lead to higher social participation, according to the Dutch company behind the device. Today, limited mobility is one of the most important factors causing social isolation.
Martijn van Gurp, CEO of I-Cane, said: “The functionality of this intelligent white cane offers new opportunities to blind and visually-impaired people for moving around independently.
“I-Cane Mobilo users can record personal routes to repeat them independently later. Simultaneously the product is able to detect height obstructions on the route.
“The unique and patented ‘tactile arrow’ provides the user with relevant information on route directions or obstacle warnings under the finger. Thus the hearing senses remain free, as hearing plays an important role in the orientation in traffic.”
Blind and visually-impaired people, their interest groups and rehabilitation organisations were closely involved in the creation process. What unifies these organisations is their mutual ambition to offer the blind and partially-sighted an increased level of independence and individual freedom.
Testing continues and pricing details will follow.
For more information email info@i-cane.org
