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this article is about The SmartCane. This cane was made for those who are blind, it also has impeccable technology. Differing patterns and intensities of vibration tell the user the distance of the object obstructing their path, as far as three meters away. The SmartCane is not the first, with similar technologies existing in countries including Taiwan and the United Kingdom is the "Ultracane" has been available since 2011. The goal for the maker and his team was for there to be a low-cost technology to provide independence to the 15 million people estimated to be blind in India. Retailing at just $50, the SmartCane completed trials with 150 users from across the country and is now available to buy.The challenge remaining for the creators was to find and reach the millions of impaired Indians. Many of whom live in the poorest and most remote communities. The goal being at least 50 partners, including government institutions, the point was to bring independence to all the impaired people not only in India, but eventually all over the world to benefit other low-income populations.