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InnoMake shoes may look like ordinary sneakers, but inside the toe lies a small ultrasonic sensor that changes everything. This device scans the path ahead, detecting obstacles up to thirteen feet away—walls, stairs, cars—anything that could pose a risk. What seems like simple footwear becomes a quiet guide, offering vibrations or sound cues that help visually impaired users walk with confidence.
The idea came from lived experience. Markus Raffer, who is visually impaired, co-developed the system with Tec-Innovation and researchers from Graz University of Technology. His perspective ensured the design felt empowering, not clinical. Users can buy the full pair or attach the waterproof sensor module to their own shoes—either way, the goal is independence.
Now developers are adding AI and camera-based features to create a “foot-level street view,” mapping surroundings in real time. InnoMake doesn’t just detect obstacles; it learns and anticipates, proving how innovation can restore freedom one step at a time.
