Innovative Smart Cane Solutions
Empowering the blind with advanced, affordable mobility tools.
Innovative Smart Cane Solutions
Empowering the blind with advanced, affordable mobility tools.
How It Works
1. Obstacle Detection with Ultrasonic Sensor:
The cane is equipped with an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor that detects obstacles in the user’s path. The sensor measures the distance to nearby objects by emitting ultrasonic waves and calculating the time taken for the echo to return.
2. Feedback Mechanism Controlled by Arduino R3:
An Arduino R3 microcontroller processes the data from the ultrasonic sensor. When an obstacle is detected within a predefined range, the Arduino activates a vibration motor. The intensity of the vibration increases as the obstacle gets closer, providing real-time feedback to the user.
3. Advanced Image Recognition with Raspberry Pi and OpenCV:
To enhance functionality, the cane features a Raspberry Pi that integrates the OpenCV library for image recognition. This allows the cane to identify and classify objects in the environment, such as signs, stairs, or doorways. The Raspberry Pi processes visual data from a connected camera and translates it into meaningful cues for the user. In future iterations, this feature could evolve to include voice prompts or auditory feedback for more detailed guidance.
About US
Our Community
Our Community
Our Community
Here at BlindAid, our biggest mission is to serve our community that protects us. There are over 340 million visually impaired people, with each one of us giving us a purpose to serve. Whether your background is glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy, our product is here to aid in your endeavors at a fraction of the price.
Our Team
Our Community
Our Community
All four of us are just ordinary teenagers saying to ourselves everyday “We want to redefine the way humanity interacts with the world, one innovation at a time”. With motivation to serve an audience we find very intriguing, we really try our best to serve it in the best way we can.
Our Approach
Our Community
Our Approach
At BlindAid, we prioritize transparency and sustainability. Our finances focus on funding innovative solutions to empower the visually impaired, such as developing our proximity-sensing walking cane. In terms of marketing, we leverage targeted campaigns through platforms like Google Ads to reach a broader audience, ensuring that our mess
At BlindAid, we prioritize transparency and sustainability. Our finances focus on funding innovative solutions to empower the visually impaired, such as developing our proximity-sensing walking cane. In terms of marketing, we leverage targeted campaigns through platforms like Google Ads to reach a broader audience, ensuring that our message about accessibility and innovation is seen by those who can benefit from our solutions.