Indian start-up Ducere Technologies has launched a new line of smart shoes that are designed to help people with visual impairments navigate their surroundings. The shoes, called Lechal, use a combination of GPS, accelerometers, and haptic feedback to guide wearers to their desired destination.

The shoes work by vibrating in different patterns to indicate which direction to walk. For example, the shoes might vibrate on the left side to indicate that the wearer should turn left, or vibrate on the front of the shoe to indicate that the wearer should go straight. Users can also program the shoes to speak turn-by-turn directions.

The Lechal shoes are equipped with a Braille display that allows the wearer to view the name of their current location and their destination. The shoes also feature a camera that can be used to scan QR codes and identify objects in the environment.

Ducere Technologies believes that the Lechal shoes will help people with visual impairments to move around independently and confidently. The shoes are currently available for pre-order, and are expected to ship in early 2023.

The Lechal shoes are a welcome addition to the growing market of assistive technology for people with visual impairments. These shoes have the potential to make a real difference in the lives of people with visual impairments, by helping them to navigate their surroundings independently and confidently.