Google Maps adds voice guidance for visually impaired
Google Maps launched a new feature on World Sight Day that provides detailed voice guidance for people with visual impairments.
Blind Man Develops Smart Cane That Uses Google Maps and Sensors to Identify One’s Surroundings
This electronic walking stick is revolutionizing the way that blind people can navigate the world. As a means of protecting people from low-hanging objects and obstacles above chest level, the WeWalk smart cane uses ultrasonic sensors to warn the user of nearby hindrances through vibrations in the handle.
Introducing “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigation
To make public transit work for everyone, today we’re introducing “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigation to make getting around easier for those with mobility needs.
Accessibility View: Google Maps and Accessible Sidewalks
A project in São Paulo, Brazil, is planning to collect images of the city’s sidewalks and integrate them into Google Maps so that people can easily checkout the accessibility of a route before heading out the door. The project will work in the same way as Google Map’s Street View, which currently lets users around […]