The GuideVest

Overview

As of early 2026, an estimated 1.2 to 1.5 million people in Canada have vision loss or blindness. This is projected to rise to 2 million by 2050. According to the Canadian council of the blind, over 1,900 deaths occurred to people with vision loss or blindness in 2019. That is one too many deaths that could be avoided. Some people are not born with the gift of vision, and their quality of life might be reduced, compared to the average person. The GuideVest is an all-in-one wearable device designed to assist a visually impaired or blind person by alerting them when they are approaching an obstacle with the use of sound generated at different pitches depending on the distance from the obstacle. Built with affordable, reliable components supporting lengthy and comfortable daily use this device will greatly improve the quality of life of visually impaired people.

Awards (2)

• Bronze Medal
• Selected for CWSF 2026

Competition history

• CWSF 2026 Digital Technology

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