Toyota (NSDQ:ADR) said today it is developing a wearable device, under the name project Blaid, for the blind and visually impaired to aid in indoor navigation and mobility.
The device, which Toyota says will help fill in the gap left by canes, dogs and basic GPS devices, is designed to be worn around a user’s shoulders and equipped with cameras to detect their surroundings and communicate the information to them through sound or vibration.
“Project BLAID is one example of how Toyota is leading the way to the future of mobility, when getting around will be about more than just cars.
