MakeSense

Its flagship product, the MakeSense Vector, utilises kinaesthesia, the human body's ability to sense its own position, weight and muscle tension, to help vision-impaired people understand their direction and position whilst travelling. It uses high-accuracy sensors and a haptic interface synced into a smartphone camera to help enhance navigation. Whilst maintaining the use of the white cane, its enhanced precision makes journeys clearer and easier to navigate.

Whilst its product is still in testing phases, it’s already attracted the attention of media outlets such as the BBC. As computer vision and machine learning only grow in power, MakeSense’s life-changing product will no doubt be met with enthusiasm from a large and underserved portion of the general public.