This Smart Cane Helps Blind People Navigate
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WeWalk alerts users to obstacles at their body and face level, and can pair with a phone to give GPS directions and take voice commands
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Smart Blind Stick for Visually Impaired People
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A blind inventor created a 'smart cane' with Google Maps to help visually-impaired people get around - Good
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Aira uses smart glasses to help blind people navigate the world
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