We spoke with Prof. Dr. Banu Altunay, Turkey’s first orientation and mobility specialist, about the critical role that technology—and especially WeWALK—plays in developing the independent mobility skills of people with visual impairments.

With her pioneering work shaping the field of orientation and mobility training in Turkey, Prof. Dr. Altunay shared her expert perspective on the role of independent mobility in people’s lives, the challenges faced by instructors, and the value that WeWALK brings to these processes.

LONDON, 2025 WeWALK, the pioneering startup behind the world’s leading smart cane technology, has secured a $900,000 investment round to accelerate its mission of transforming mobility for over 250 million…

The WeWALK Smart Cane 2 isn’t just another assistive tool; it represents a meaningful step toward greater independence for our users. As Karel, one of our users from the Czech Republic, perfectly put it, it’s designed with real input from people who know exactly what they need—to help every user feel safer and more confident wherever they go. After personally experiencing the WeWALK Smart Cane 2, Karel shared a detailed and insightful review with us. You can find his full thoughts and experiences below.

Meet Mike Wheeler from Orlando, Florida. Mike has been blind for 13 years and he likes to explore and embrace assistive technology. When he first discovered WeWALK, he immediately knew he wanted to try it, which turned into an experience that he calls “a life changer.”

Meet Jim Marshall from Canada, who shares his experience as an active Smart Cane 2 user and former Smart Cane 1 user. Jim and his wife, Pauline, are vigorous walkers, covering nearly 300 kilometers every month! Over the past eight months, about 90% of those walks have been with the WeWALK Smart Cane.