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Light Up White Canes

Sign by Shruti Nivas Glows Green or Red Depending on Actions

— April 9, 2014 — Art & Design
Sign by Shruti Nivas, an industrial designer based in Pune, India, is an updated version of the classic white cane used by the visually impaired. It essentially acts like a mobile traffic light. When the user is about to perform a potentially dangerous action (such as crossing the street), the walking stick illuminates with a bright red light to signal other pedestrians and drivers to stop (or at the very least be cautious) when around him or her. It shines with a green light when the user the user requires a helping hand.

Although not exactly hi-tech, Sign by Shruti Nivas is modernized to get people's attention in an intuitive way. The lights are triggered by two buttons.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Assistive Technology - Sign by Shruti Nivas demonstrates the potential for smart assistive technology to improve the lives of visually impaired individuals.
2. Intuitive Safety Signaling - The use of intuitive signaling, such as the illuminated red and green lights on Sign by Shruti Nivas, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in safety communication.
3. Enhanced Accessibility Solutions - The updated version of the white cane with illuminating lights on Sign by Shruti Nivas highlights the need for enhanced accessibility solutions in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can explore the development of smart devices that enhance the safety and accessibility of visually impaired individuals.
2. Safety Communication - The safety communication industry can embrace intuitive signaling methods, such as illuminated lights, to improve safety awareness and prevent accidents.
3. Accessibility Solutions - The accessibility solutions industry can innovate by creating updated versions of traditional aids, like the white cane, with integrated technology for enhanced functionality.
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