I-Cane systems deliver independent mobility for blind and visual impaired. Using I-Cane systems will allow them to walk and travel known and unknown routes in a safe way. The I-Cane is an all in one system within the shape of white cane. Thus the user keeps being guarded by legal ruling when using the latest technology.

The I-Cane system has four key features:

Tactile Communication

A unique and patented man-machine interface has been developed by the I-Cane team together with the technical university of Delft and ir. M. de Wildt. The tactile arrow provides direct and intuitive instructions to the i-Cane user. The interface doesn’t burden the ears which can still be used for echolocation or scanning the environment.

Obstacle avoidance
Finding the free path is a key issue for pedestrians especially with visual impairment. I-Cane has developed a technology solutions which provides the information to find the free path without hinderance in pace. Tests conducted at Visio and Bartimeus are ongoing and demonstrate the added value of this i-Cane solution

Navigation and positioning
The I-Cane system will be able to navigate its user from A to B. This requires highly accurate positioning and clear and timely instructions. The I-Cane performance exceeds current offerings from navigation systems which are developed for people with normal sight (especially car drivers).

Safety
First of all the I-Cane has the look and feel of a white cane. This gives comfort and condidence to its users but also continues the recognition by other people on the streets.
Furtermore the I-Cane systems communicate to the outside world. This provides support functions which can tell the user his or her location and creates the possibility to contact family or helpdesk.