A Lasting Partnership Since Day One
Sean first encountered WeWALK at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). A year later, he met the team and began a deep collaboration. His university conducted trials, providing critical feedback that directly influenced the development of the Smart Cane 2.
When Sean finally held the new device, he was moved by the result: “We were really astounded at how much you had taken our feedback and our suggestions to heart… I was holding this device that was kind of the sum of that conversation brought into the real world”.
The Power of AI Mobility (AIM)
For Sean, one of the most exciting developments is AI Mobility (AIM), a system that turns subjective observations into objective data. For decades, O&M specialists have relied on their own eyes to evaluate students, but every teacher is different. AIM changes this by tracking sensors like the compass and accelerometer to measure exactly how a cane is used. He mentions that:
“We’ve been relying upon what is effectively subjective evaluation for so long… AIM provides us a way of monitoring a way that lets us know if there have been any significant deviations, depreciation in skills, if there’s consistency across the areas…”
Sean shared a personal example of how this data reveals the truth. While reviewing his own data, he noticed a high number of “taps” but very little movement. By pulling up the map, he realized he was at a street corner:
“I was getting myself to a walk button, finding the crosswalk, confirming my alignment… That data identifies what that behavior looks like from multiple data points”.
The Next Step for Safer Services
Sean’s goal is to use this technology to provide better, more personalized instruction. He envisions a world where AI can alert an instructor if a student feels nervous at a specific intersection.
“Everyone gets better services and those services make everyone safer and more efficient. That’s my dream. That’s what I think can happen with this technology”.
He emphasizes that this data is not a replacement for the human element, but a way to prove a student’s progress:
“It’s telling students you’re doing a great job and here are the figures to actually prove it”.
By turning real-world cane use into meaningful data, AI Mobility is helping O&M professionals deliver smarter, safer, and more personalized training. And as this technology evolves, one thing becomes clear: the future of independent travel will not only be taught, it will be measured, improved, and empowered by insight.
What is AI Mobility?
AI Mobility (AIM) is WeWALK’s training and outcomes platform that turns sensor data from the Smart Cane into actionable insights. By measuring metrics like cane angle, sweep consistency, and step count, AIM empowers O&M professionals to provide personalised, data-driven training. These insights are presented in easy-to-use dashboards, helping instructors track progress and report outcomes with objective evidence.
To learn more about how your institution can benefit from the AIM technology, please visit our AI Mobility Platform page or reach out to us at [email protected].
