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TDK TECHNOLOGIES EMPOWER ACCESSIBILITY INNOVATION WITH WEWALK ’ S AI-POWERED SMART CANE
Multi-award-winning company WeWALK announces global availability of its Smart Cane 2 for visually impaired people . The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is an intelligent assistive device empowered by TDK motion sensors , MEMS microphones and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors , for highly accurate navigation , voice prompts and obstacle avoidance .
The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 integrates multiple sensor solutions by InvenSense , a TDK group company , as well as TDK SMT inductors and RF antennae , showcasing the potential of TDK technology to enable a variety of IoT innovations .
“ The new AI-powered WeWALK Smart Cane 2 combines insights from our own lived experiences and the visually impaired community with TDK ’ s expertise in advanced sensor technology ,” said Kursat Ceylan , Co-founder of WeWALK . “ This collaboration has allowed us to redefine mobility and accessibility , creating a truly empowering tool for visually impaired individuals worldwide .”
TDK technology within the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 includes :
• InvenSense SmartMotion 6-axis IMU sensor , enabling Smart Cane 2 users to navigate both indoor and outdoor environments with the accuracy of an integrated gyroscope and accelerometer .
• InvenSense SmartSound microphone sensor , offering an intelligent voice assistant to help Smart Cane 2 users explore wherever they want to go .
• InvenSense SmartSonic ultrasonic time-of-flight sensor , for world-class presence detection and obstacle avoidance , to help ensure nothing gets in the way of safety and mobility .
• TDK multilayer chip antenna , to send and receive signals in the required frequency .
• TDK wound metal inductors for power circuits .
• TDK multilayer ferrite inductors for decoupling circuits .
“ By using multiple TDK sensors to help create the intelligence of the Smart Cane 2 , the WeWALK team shows the vast potential for sensor innovation ,” said Massimo Mascotto , Director of Product Marketing for InvenSense , a TDK group company . “ We believe WeWALK inspires other engineers to use TDK sensors in creating products that improve lives .” �
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