Smart Cane Project IIT Delhi
 

I want to get the details of Smart Cane Project of Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi so can you provide me?

Re: Smart Cane Project IIT Delhi
 

The SmartCaneTM has its genesis as a student project at Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi and was initially supported by Media Lab Asia.

SmartCaneTM device is an electronic travel aid which fits on the top fold of the white cane.

Adjustable detection range: 3m (outdoor) and 1.8m (indoor)

Sensors can detect a 3cm wide pipe from 3m distance

It serves as an enhancement to white cane and overcomes its limitations by detecting knee above and hanging obstacles.

The cane has other uses as a spatial awareness device as it can detect presence/absence of objects in the surroundings.

Further, as compared to the white cane, the detection distance is increased from 0.5 meters to 3 meters.

The device uses ultrasonic ranging to detect objects in its path and generates tactile output in the form of different vibratory patterns.

Cost-

The SmartCaneTM device is expected to be released in March 2014 and will be priced at Rs. 3,000/- in India.

Note that comaparable devices available internationally costs Rs. 65,000/- and above.

Major research efforts have been undertaken to develop a more user friendly device at a very affordable price

SmartcaneTM is easy to use as it

Enhances White cane use
Has a convenient ergonomic grip
Is tested for robust and reliable use

Contact-

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016