One in three older adults
falls at least once a year
A significant number of falls
result in fractures
Most falls occur
in the home environment
Decline in vision
and/or hearing
Decline in stability
and balance
Hazards and risks in the home
Smart Walking Cane
A smart walking cane designed to provide alerts about obstacles in the user’s environment through audio and visual signals.
The smart cane operates using cameras positioned along its length and provides alerts through human voice prompts, sounds, and lights (based on the user’s preference).
Features include an emergency button and the ability to receive health metrics.
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Technical Assembly
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