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Sense Cane

Combines three ultrasonic modules, a small controller, and one vibration motor so a buildable cane prototype can signal obstacles at different heights without audio, an app, or a phone.

Published Updated Story ID: mp-2026-09-21-021
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Summary

Combines three ultrasonic modules, a small controller, and one vibration motor so a buildable cane prototype can signal obstacles at different heights without audio, an app, or a phone.

Combines three ultrasonic modules, a small controller, and one vibration motor so a buildable cane prototype can signal obstacles at different heights without audio, an app, or a phone.

Why it matters

An independent builder is turning an improbable idea into a working project.

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