The article focuses on unique shoes for the visually impaired, crafted by Austria’s Tech-Innovation. Named InnoMake, these shoes have built-in sensors that spot obstacles from 0.5 to 4 meters. On sensing an obstacle, they notify the wearer via vibrations or sound.
The system has a rechargeable battery good for a week and takes 3 hours to charge. Users can tweak settings like alert distance through a free app. The shoes are water-resistant, and the sensor pauses when seated and resumes on movement. Some Austrian stores offer trials before purchase.