InnoMake Shoes: Innovation at Your Feet
InnoMake shoes look like stylish sneakers but hide a breakthrough:
a tiny ultrasonic sensor that helps visually impaired people navigate safely.
Developed by Tec-Innovation in Austria with Graz University of Technology,
the shoes detect obstacles up to 13 feet away.
When users approach walls, stairs, or moving vehicles,
the shoes give gentle vibrations or sound alerts, described as a “parking sensor for people.”
Customers can buy a full pair or attach the waterproof sensor to their own shoes.
Co-created by Markus Raffer, who is visually impaired,
the design combines cutting-edge technology with empathy, empowering users to move independently.
Tec-Innovation plans to integrate AI and camera-based recognition for a “foot-level street view” that maps surroundings in real time.
InnoMake shoes are more than footwear—they offer hope, inclusion, and freedom, making every step safer and more confident.
