Tech for visually impaired on show at RNIB Scotland Techshare Europe

Smart shoes with vibrating sensors that guide wearers in a pre-set direction and an audio-bracelet that enhances spatial awareness were two of the devices on show at the RNIB Scotland Techshare Europe event at the Glasgow Science Centre.

The event has been created to explore how new technology can transform the aids and adaptations that blind and partially sighted people use for everyday living.

The Lechal shoes have been created by Ducere Technologies in India, and are embedded with Bluetooth-connected sensors that link with Google Maps. Wearers set their phone to go somewhere and the shoes gently vibrate left or right to indicate which way to turn.