Developing an affordable tactile feedback navigation insoles and an application to enhance the quality of life of visually impaired persons and elders
The venture addresses the mobility challenges faced by visually impaired persons (VIPs) and elders by developing a tactile feedback navigation insole along with its complementary mobile application. It will engage VIPs and elders in testing and using the prototype navigation device. It is also dedicated to extending support to individuals in need by distributing the prototypes to different organisations. This initiative not only offers a cost-effective solution but also empowers the independence of the needy through achieving safe and independent mobility, reducing their dependence on expensive transportation and thereby enhancing their quality of life.
Name of Organisation
Digitoe Limited
Approved Funding Amount
HK$100,000
Funding Period (Status)
6 months (Active)
Expected Impact
- Recruit 30 visually impaired persons for user testing
- Recruit 5 elders for user testing
- Connect with 8 institutions (including hospitals and non-governmental organisations)
- Finalise 10 prototype devices
- Conduct 6 user testing sessions (9 hours in total)
- Conduct 4 outreach and promotional activities
- Connect with 4 outreach partners
- Distribute 65 prototype devices to non-governmental organisations/ hospitals
Milestones/Progress
(To be updated when available)
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