Many of us have experienced the excruciating pain of a toe stroke, an inevitable accident in life. Navigating this world can be a challenge, even with our sense of sight. Now imagine the tribulations faced by the visually impaired, those individuals who have to go through the labyrinth of life without the light that guides them.

Traditionally, people with visual impairments use canes or other aids to move around their environment without unfortunate collisions. Some even find company with loyal guide dogs. However, a technological revelation is on the horizon for these resilient souls.

Imagine: shoes that act as sentinels, alerting wearers to the presence of obstacles, much like the proximity sensors in cars that prevent unfortunate collisions when reversing. Thanks to the innovation of an Australian company known as Tec-Innovation, this is no longer a fantasy. They gave birth to the InnoMake shoes, which house an ingenious integrated sensor. These shoes vibrate or emit audible signals, acting as a vigilant sentinel whenever an obstacle looms nearby. Amazingly, they have the ability to detect obstacles up to a remarkable distance of 4 meters.

Inside these shoes, discreet slits house sophisticated sensors, which are perfectly integrated into the design. The rechargeable battery provides a week of uninterrupted service. When it finally needs to be recharged, a simple three-hour run on the charger restores its full vigour.