Website Introduction

Traditional white canes help detect obstacles, while walking canes provide stability, but using both at the same time limits independence. Our project aims to create a smart walking cane that offers both stability and obstacle detection, allowing users to confidently navigate their environment with one hand free. Our cane will integrate a LiDAR sensor and a camera to detect nearby objects, curbs, and elevation changes. A pressure sensor will determine when the cane is in contact with the ground to account for excess user movement. When an object is detected, the system will provide feedback, alerting the user of the obstacles.