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Purpose/Impact
For the 285 million people with sight challenges around the world, Wayband offers a means to experience daily activities using vibration as a directional guide versus a sight aid that requires a free hand to use. By providing independence and mobility at an affordable price, the WearWorks products can change lives.
Outcomes/Accomplishments
Mobility challenges prevent 70 to 80 percent of the visually impaired from working. Traditional aids such as canes require environmental cues to work; guide dogs can master an area or a series of tasks, but can’t immediately learn a new neighborhood or navigate an unfamiliar city. The Wayband’s haptic technology addresses these concerns.