Sebastian Ritzler, a design student in Germany, has created a feature-laden rolling white cane called the Mygo that will help the blind move around easily. The Mygo uses a sensor-camera combo to measure the ground below it and give the user real time feedback via a wireless headset. The cane also ends in a small wheel that uses a steering engine that helps the user steer by providing feedback through the grip. The Mygo is height-adjustable, tough, and waterproof and runs on a lithium-ion battery that will keep it going for around 6 hours. It has yet to go into production but Ritzler is aiming to make it an affordable innovation, something in the $200 range.
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