There’s a new, groundbreaking assistive technology device designed to help the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them.
Strap Tech Ara uses advanced sensors and technologies to detect obstacles in the environment and guide individuals with disabilities safely, transforming everyday challenges into smooth journeys.
Ara utilizes advanced sensors to scan the environment in real-time, detecting potential obstacles in a user’s path. Utilizing a harness that easily adjusts to fit around the user’s neck and waist, the Ara detects obstacles and delivers precise and timely alerts through haptic vibrations, helping users navigate the world with confidence.
How Does Ara Work?
- Scanning Surroundings: Ara’s ultrasonic and LiDAR sensors constantly scan and map surroundings, creating a detailed representation of the environment.
- Recognizing Obstacles: Ara’s advanced artificial intelligence processes information in real-time, identifying nearby obstacles and categorizing them by height — top, mid and low. It then alerts the user only to the obstacles that are relevant to their direct movement.
- Turning Findings into Vibrations: Ara conveys its findings through touch, translating its insights into intuitive vibration patterns rather than overwhelming the user with raw data. This allows Ara users to feel the alerting vibrations, allowing them to quickly understand, respond and pivot to their surroundings.
The Strap Tech Ara technology offers immediate guidance, reducing collisions by 80% and reducing the risk of injury by 30%.
Ara can also be used with an existing mobility aid, such as a walking cane or guide dog, to help build pace and improve walking speed. The technology boasts a full day of battery life too, ensuring the journey doesn’t stop for users.
Assistive technology is essential for individuals who are visually impaired or blind because it enhances their independence and quality of life. These technologies provide crucial support in daily activities, from navigating public spaces to interacting with the environment, enabling users with visual disabilities to perform tasks that might otherwise be challenging or impossible.
More information can be found about the Strap Tech Ara here: https://www.strap.tech/.