At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), WeWalk unveiled the Smart Cane 2, designed specifically for the visually impaired. This redesigned cane addresses many shortcomings of the previous generation and incorporates artificial intelligence features and advanced sensor technology from TDK, making it an ideal alternative to traditional folding white canes. WeWalk co-founder Kursat Ceylan personally demonstrated the product, stating that Smart Cane 2 will make travel easier for the visually impaired.

Article: At CES 2025, startup WeWalk unveiled its latest product – the Smart Cane 2. This smart cane combines a traditional white cane with the advanced ChatGPT voice assistant, aiming to provide a safer and more convenient travel experience for visually impaired individuals. WeWalk's co-founder, Kursat Ceylan, is himself visually impaired and has been blind since childhood. Ceylan stated that the Smart C

Baidu AI recently launched the accessible version of Wenhui Quick Code, an innovative tool designed to assist visually impaired IT professionals in overcoming challenges encountered during programming and enhancing their work efficiency. The release of the accessible version of Wenhui Quick Code is a result of the collaboration between Baidu's intelligent code assistant and the Information Accessibility Research Association, reflecting Baidu's efforts to promote social inclusivity through artificial intelligence technology.

In the wave of technological innovation, Hong Kong startup Vidi Labs has launched a groundbreaking device—Seekr, a black technology tool poised to completely transform the lives of visually impaired individuals. This device, no bigger than a matchbox, is not just a simple assistive tool but a pair of "smart eyes" that can "speak". Its creation stems from a warm yet somewhat regretful story: during the pandemic in 2020, founder Turzo Bose discovered that his visually impaired grandfather could not receive visits from family and friends due to social distancing restrictions.

Turkish high school student Selin Alara Ornek innovatively created an AI-driven machine guide dog using Nvidia technology to provide high-tech assistance for visually impaired people. Combining advanced robotics and AI technology, Ornek's IC4U project utilizes AI cameras and sound sensors for precise object detection and recognition, aiding in daily activities such as shopping. This quadruped robot, powered by the Nvidia Jetson Nano chip, efficiently processes visual and auditory information. Ornek is committed to...