PESHAWAR – In a bid to make things easier for the visually impairedcommunity, the 17-year-old Wasiullah invented smart shoes that warned aboutan obstacle with a sound or vibration.
The creation of Grade-10 student, who hailed from Swat valley, is footwearthat comes with an ultrasonic sensor and Arduino board to keep blind peoplesafe while they are walking.
In an exclusive conversation with a leading news outlet, the young inventorgave a detailed insight into his invention ranging from its idea to turningit into an affordable reality.
Wasiullah said he entered the world of innovation by repairing his damagedtoys while he has also made a number of gadgets in his school lab.
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Delving into details about his inexpensive creation, he said blind peoplewill no longer need walking sticks or guides after smart shoes acquirepopularity.
Wasi, whose father recently passed away, mentioned that a pair of smartshoes could cost about Rs4,500, however, he maintained that it was notpossible for him to formally market them due to lack of funds.
