Assam student designs sensor-enabled smart shoe for visually impaired

Karimganj, Assam: A 9th standard student from Assam's Karimganj has designed a sensor-enabled smart shoe for visually impaired persons.

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The shoe has a sensor that detects any obstacles that come in the way."I made this smart shoe for visually impaired people. It detects any obstacles that come in the way. It has a sensor that detects the object ahead and gives a sound. It has the sensor on one of the shoes," Ankurit Karmakar said.

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Ankurit further said that he aims to become a scientist and help the people."My aim is to become a scientist. I will do more such work that will help people and make their life easier," he said. (ANI)

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