Using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors by TDK Corp, WeWALK debuted its second smart cane — a walking device for visually impaired people that includes navigation, voice prompts and obstacle avoidance — at CES 2025.
The cane uses MEMS microphones, motion sensors and ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensors along with an AI-powered voice assistant that helps visually impaired individuals more than a regular cane.
Called the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, WeWALK is showcasing the canes, which are equipped with RF antenna and TDK SMT inductors, at their CES 2025 booth.
Specifically, the smart cane includes the following TDK semiconductors:
- InvenSense six-axis inertial measurement unit
- InvenSense ultrasonic ToF sensor
- Multi-layer chip antenna
- Wound metal inductors
- Multi-layer ferrite inductors
“The new AI-powered 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 Kursat Ceylan, co-founder of WeWALK. “This collaboration has allowed us to redefine mobility and accessibility, creating a truly empowering tool for visually impaired individuals worldwide.”
CES 2025 takes place Jan. 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
