WeWALK's AI-powered Smart Cane 2 offers “unlimited mobility” for visually impaired people, enabled by the power of MEMS sensors by InvenSense, a TDK group company.
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WeWALK Smart Cane 2 with TDK sensor solutions
WeWALK, with the help of TDK sensor technology, delivers Smart Cane 2 to enhance accessibility for people with visual impairments without compromising on ergonomics. The WeWALK Smart Cane has received global acclaim, including: Time Best Inventions 2023, The King’s Awards for Enterprise Innovation 2024, and Edison Awards 2024.
“The new WeWALK Smart Cane 2 combines insights from our own lived experiences and the visually impaired community with TDK’s expertise in advanced sensor technology,” said WeWALK co-founder Kürşat Ceylan. “This collaboration has allowed us to redefine mobility and accessibility, creating a truly empowering tool for visually impaired individuals worldwide.”
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TDK MEMS Sensors Enable Accessibility Innovation with WeWALK's AI-powered Smart Cane 2
TDK sensors powering WeWALK
TDK sensors in the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 enable a lightweight, low-power assistive system. Explore our featured sensors.
SmartMotion®
Motion sensing and sensor fusion for navigation and system interaction
SmartMotion inertial sensors enable precise motion tracking and context awareness within the WeWALK smart cane, supporting system intelligence.
- Enables position tracking and navigation using 6-axis sensor fusion for accurate orientation and motion context
- Supports gesture recognition, tap detection, pedometer functions, and wake-on-motion for intuitive, low-power interaction
- Detects free fall, impacts, and motion events while supporting real-time responsiveness for system stability and safety
SmartSound™
Voice capture and audio interface for assistive systems
SmartSound MEMS microphones enable reliable voice capture and audio sensing for assistive interaction and navigation systems within the Smart Cane 2.
- Enables accurate voice capture with high SNR and high AOP across indoor and outdoor environments
- Supports always-on voice activation using Acoustic Activity Detect (AAD) at ultra-low power
- Enables audio interface functions including navigation prompts, alerts, and environmental sound awareness
- Enhances hearing with ambient noise canceling
SmartSonic™ Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight
Obstacle detection and spatial awareness sensing
SmartSonic ultrasonic ToF sensors enable real-time distance measurement and environmental sensing, extending the capabilities of the Smart Cane 2 beyond ground-level detection.
- Enables detection of obstacles above ground level for enhanced navigation safety
- Supports proximity sensing and range finding for real-time spatial awareness
- Enables reliable sensing performance across lighting conditions, including low light and outdoor environments
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