DESIGNING SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE MOBILITY IN PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
PROMPT
AUGMENTED WHITE CANE FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
DEVICE FEATURES
Multi-Directional
Haptic Feedback
LiDAR Sensor detects
obstacles up to 40’
Customizable color power indicator light
Advantages of Using a
Analog White Cane
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Increased confidence to travel independently.
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Ease of interactions with the general public by
identifying user as blind. -
Reliable. Never runs out of battery.
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Range of detection is limited to length of cane.
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Obstacle detection is limited to height which cane is swept.
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Not an enjoyable user experience.
Limitations of
Analog White Canes
Background
Current Solutions
Top smart cane competitors are over designed and complicated for the user. They include sensors, sounds, and vibrations that are obtrusive and interrupt the users day.
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Increase the confidence of the user.
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Match reliability of white cane.
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Detect all obstacles that present risk of collision.
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Assist in identifying the user as visually impaired.
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Limit required interaction & feedback to minimize overstimulation.
Design Criteria
After observing the shortcomings of analog white canes and hearing complaints from users of popular smart canes I was ready to establish my product design criteria.
After observing the shortcomings of analog white canes and hearing complaints from users of popular smart canes I was ready to establish my product design criteria.
Making it better.
USER TESTING
"I'm always hitting head. I would love if it warned me when there was something in my way."
Increased handle length
Refined Sensor Angle
SAFELY RELEASES IN CASE OF FALL, REDUCES RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT
MAGNETIC CHARGING
ALTERNATIVE
COLORWAY
Device Tech Exploded View
75% Charged
Braille Inspired
Battery Readout
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