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Japanese startup Ashirase, with Honda support, developed a shoe-mounted device to assist visually impaired people with navigation.
Japanese startup Ashirase, supported by Honda, has created a shoe-mounted device to assist visually impaired people with navigation.
The device connects to a smartphone app, using a motion sensor to send vibration prompts for directional guidance.
It also offers audio navigation and hazard alerts.
Weighing 60 grams, it costs 54,000 yen, with a monthly fee of 550 yen.
Ashirase plans to sell it through retailers and targets international markets, including the UK.
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La startup japonesa Ashirase, con soporte Honda, desarrolló un dispositivo montado en zapatos para ayudar a las personas con discapacidad visual con la navegación.