Smart Mobility Technology
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A smart cane attachment that warns you about overhead obstacles — signs, branches, overhangs — before you walk into them, using LiDAR sensing and intuitive vibration feedback.
Smart Mobility Technology
A smart cane attachment that warns you about overhead obstacles — signs, branches, overhangs — before you walk into them, using LiDAR sensing and intuitive vibration feedback.
What is B.E.A.C.O.N.?
B.E.A.C.O.N. is a smart attachment for a white cane that helps visually impaired users detect obstacles before making contact. It uses LiDAR sensing and vibration feedback to provide real-time spatial awareness.
Unlike a traditional cane that only tells you about an obstacle after you've hit it, B.E.A.C.O.N. gives you the critical gift of advance notice.
Accurate distance mapping across multiple heights in real time.
Closer obstacles trigger stronger, faster pulses — instantly understood.
Zero sound. All feedback is delivered through touch alone.
Designed to mount securely to most standard white canes.
How It Works
01 / SCAN
LiDAR maps the space in front of you in real time, building a continuous picture of obstacles across all heights — not just the ground.
02 / DETECT
Identifies objects at ground level, mid-level, and head height — including curbs, tables, signs, branches, and overhangs traditional canes miss.
03 / ALERT
The closer the object, the stronger or faster the vibration. Distance becomes instantly understood through touch alone — no learning curve.
The Difference
Core Mission
B.E.A.C.O.N. transforms navigation into a safer, more intuitive experience through touch-based feedback that feels completely natural.
A vibrating smart attachment that warns you about obstacles before you hit them.
The Device
Compact, flush-mounted design engineered for everyday carry without adding bulk.
Precision multi-point scanning across ground, mid, and head height in a single sweep.
Universal mounting system compatible with most standard white canes worldwide.
Designed for Real Life
Attaches in seconds. No tools, no technical expertise required.
Ultra-light construction that doesn't compromise the feel of your cane.
Rechargeable battery engineered for full days of real-world use.
Designed for outdoor conditions. Rain doesn't slow B.E.A.C.O.N. down.
LiDAR doesn't rely on light. Full performance in zero-visibility conditions.
Developed alongside real users for intuitive, human-centered design.
Get Involved
We're actively seeking testers, collaborators, and partners to help shape the future of accessible mobility. Join the B.E.A.C.O.N. network.
Whether you want to test the device, collaborate on development, or explore a partnership — tell us about you.
We're recruiting real users who are blind or visually impaired to test B.E.A.C.O.N. before public release. Your feedback directly shapes the product.
Researchers, engineers, clinicians, and accessibility experts — we welcome technical and academic collaboration to advance our mission.
Nonprofits, healthcare providers, assistive technology organizations — let's explore how B.E.A.C.O.N. can serve your community.
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A smart cane attachment that detects obstacles before contact using LiDAR sensing and vibration feedback. Empowering independence through technology.