"Tactile Corridor": Haptic showed a navigation system that allows blind and poorly sighted people to move without looking at the road

Haptic unveiled at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 its innovative navigation system that uses haptic sensations to guide users.

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The technology, dubbed the "haptic corridor" and designed to help people with visual impairments, is now available for partially sighted people as well. The system works by using vibrations and other tactile cues to indicate the correct direction of travel. For example, the device sends a constant pulse when the user is walking in the right direction and increases the vibration when the user veers off course.

The main advantage of this technology is its versatility: it does not require special devices and can be integrated into smartwatches and other wearable gadgets. Haptic plans to partner with major companies such as Google and Uber to make its system available to a wider audience. This will allow users, including visually impaired people, to easily navigate through challenging environments such as airports or crowded streets without taking their phone out of their pocket.

Source: TechCrunch, Haptic