{"id":44013,"date":"2026-03-12T19:03:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/?p=44013"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:24:41","slug":"wewalk-annual-summit-2026-taking-the-next-step-for-independent-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/en\/wewalk-annual-summit-2026-taking-the-next-step-for-independent-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"WeWALK Annual Summit 2026: Taking the Next Step for Independent Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"44013\" class=\"elementor elementor-44013\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfdd77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bfdd77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33fae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f33fae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Xwju9oFYJAs?si=LmKTANkDTX-S5ItV&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f59f83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f59f83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expanding Horizons with WeASSIST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab2b882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab2b882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most exciting announcements at the summit was the<strong> global expansion of WeASSIST<\/strong>, our professional human-based visual assistance service. Previously available in Turkey and the United Kingdom, WeASSIST is now officially launching in the <strong>United States, Canada, and Australia.<\/strong><\/p><p>Through the WeWALK app, users can connect with trained WeASSIST agents who provide <strong>real-time visual support for everyday situations,<\/strong> whether it&#8217;s navigating an airport, locating a shop entrance, reading a document, checking their makeup and outfit, or using household electronic devices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e17a468 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e17a468\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Connecting to WeASSIST is simple:<\/p><ol><li>Log in or register to the <strong>WeWALK app<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Tap the <strong>WeASSIST tab<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Connect to Assistant<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><p>If this is your first connection, grant camera, microphone, and location permissions.<\/p><p>After granting permissions, your rear camera will activate, and our assistant will be able to see your surroundings and provide live visual guidance in real time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94d3b2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94d3b2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>WeASSIST Working Hours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2b732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c2b732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"5\"><tbody><tr aria-rowindex=\"1\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Country<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working Hours<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"2\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United States (New York Time)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">07:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM (EST)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"3\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canada (Toronto Time)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">07:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM (EST)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"4\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australia (Sydney Time)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10:00 PM \u2013\u00a02:00 PM (the next day)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"5\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United Kingdom (London Time)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11:00\u00a0AM \u2013 03:00 AM (the next\u00a0day)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b99b09d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b99b09d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We grant free minutes to all of our users for a limited time. Additionally, WeWALK Smart Cane 2 owners will also have additional designated free WeASSIST minutes.<\/p><p>If your free minutes run out, you can purchase additional packages via the My Account \u2192 Subscription Packages section in the app.<\/p><p>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/en\/weassist\/\">click here<\/a> to visit our WeASSIST page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3a4ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa3a4ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b1801 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33b1801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smart Cane 2: Continuous Innovation Through Software &amp; Firmware <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e44d9d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e44d9d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At WeWALK, innovation doesn\u2019t stop at hardware. The Smart Cane 2 continues to evolve through powerful software and firmware improvements designed to make the experience more reliable, personalized, and intuitive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef6fc18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef6fc18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Key improvements introduced during the summit include:<\/p><h5>More Reliable Navigation:<\/h5><p>A new manual compass calibration feature improves the accuracy of clock-direction navigation guidance, ensuring users receive more dependable orientation information while traveling. To calibrate the compass of your Smart Cane 2, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/F39bzXtIhQc?si=lyoGzjf0YUPxbpQP\">click here<\/a> to follow the steps shown in the video.<\/p><h5>Enhanced Battery &amp; Connectivity:<\/h5><p>Performance optimizations now include a sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity, helping extend battery life, alongside improved Bluetooth stability for a more seamless connection with the WeWALK app.<\/p><h5>Greater Personalization:<\/h5><p>Users can now tailor their experience with new voice options and adjustable speech rates, allowing the Smart Cane to better match individual preferences.<\/p><h5>Improved Sensory Feedback:<\/h5><p>The obstacle detection system now supports simultaneous audio beeps and vibration alerts, providing clearer feedback while moving. Additionally, a flashlight feature has been introduced to support partially sighted users in low-light environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e301b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e301b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please keep in mind that both the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 and WeWALK App should be updated to the latest version to benefit from these features.<\/p><p>To purchase WeWALK Smart Cane 2, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/en\/checkout\/\">click here to be directed to the checkout page<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad40be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ad40be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Smartest AI Voice Assistant Yet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2120bca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2120bca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 2026 Voice Assistant is our most advanced AI assistant yet. By simply pressing a button on the cane, users can ask complex questions and receive helpful responses instantly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39dd2ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39dd2ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The AI Assistant connects seamlessly with the cane\u2019s smart features, enabling you to give voice commands. For example:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Smart Cane Related Commands:<\/strong> \u201cSay my battery level\u201d, or other questions related to using your smart cane.<\/li><li><strong>Smart Map Features:<\/strong> \u201cWhere am I?\u201d, \u201cSave my location\u201d, \u201cTake me to London Bridge\u201d, \u201cNearest Caf\u00e9\u201d, \u201cList nearby public transport stops\u201d, and more.<\/li><li><strong>General Information:<\/strong> Such as \u201cGive me a description of Stonehenge\u201d, \u201cGive me a recipe for chocolate chip cookies\u201d, and more.<\/li><\/ul><p>This transforms Smart Cane 2 into not only a mobility tool but also a powerful everyday AI assistant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467e405 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"467e405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Empowering Professionals with AI Mobility (AIM)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea72796 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea72796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We also introduced Artificial Intelligence Mobility (AIM), a data-driven system designed specifically for orientation and mobility (O&amp;M) specialists and healthcare professionals. AIM turns sensor data from the Smart Cane into actionable insights. By measuring metrics like cane angle, sweep consistency, and step count, AIM empowers O&amp;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.<\/p><p>To learn more about how your institution can benefit from the AIM technology, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/wewalk.io\/en\/ai-mobility-platform\/\">AI Mobility Platform page<\/a> or reach out to us at info@wewalk.io.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3363b2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3363b2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WeWALK Annual Summit 2026 was a milestone for our community and a glimpse into the future of accessible mobility.<\/p><p>We\u2019re excited about what\u2019s ahead and proud to continue building technologies that empower people with visual impairment to move through the world with greater confidence and independence.<\/p><p>WeWALK Together!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recently wrapped up the WeWALK Annual Summit 2026, and we\u2019re still energized by the incredible conversations, ideas, and innovations shared with our global community. 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