ClearWay Mobility Introduces Obstacle Detection Device to be Added to the Standard White Cane Used by Visually Impaired People
ClearWay Mobility, founded by 17-year-old Jaiveer Talwar, has introduced an obstacle detection device that attaches to standard white canes for visually impaired individuals. The device uses vibrations and optional audio to alert users to obstacles, operating independently without a smartphone or app. It aims to enhance safety and independent navigation in urban settings.
Why it matters
This innovation significantly improves the safety and independence of visually impaired individuals by providing an affordable and easy-to-use technological enhancement to a traditional mobility aid. It addresses real-world challenges in navigating complex urban environments.
The device adds obstacle alerts to a standard white cane without requiring users to change canes or rely on a smartphone
MUMBAI, India , Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What began as a school science-fair project five years ago has developed into ClearWay Mobility, a smart attachment designed to add obstacle detection to the standard white cane used by visually impaired people.
Developed by 17-year-old Mumbai student Jaiveer Talwar, ClearWay fits onto a standard white cane and alerts the user to obstacles in their path through vibration, with optional audio feedback. The idea is not to replace the white cane, but to add useful technology to something users already know and are comfortable using.
The attachment has been designed around three priorities: affordability, reliability and ease of use. It works independently, without requiring a smartphone, app or a change in the user's existing cane.
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