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I-Cane RegioStars Award 2012January 16, Brussels

Presentation to the jury

This project was cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund under OP-South

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I-Cane introduction!!!

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•The I-Cane system is an unique mobility support tool for the blind and visual impaired.•The I-Cane concept and progress can be seen via: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TbhDN752kM&feature=related

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I-Cane initiative originates from civil frustration and social entrepreneurship

•Mankind travels to space

•Blind and visually impaired people still use ‘wooden cane’

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Vision I-Cane system

• Independence in mobility• Without support from others

=• Unfamiliar routes• Safe travel

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I-Cane is built on cooperation!!Embedding I-Cane internationally in the sector

• With blind and visually impaired

• With professionals in the sector

• With charities funding I-Cane

• International I-Cane Advisory Council

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I-Cane innovates via cooperation!!

•SME’s and •leading knowledge

institutes •ESA/ESTEC (NL)•IMEC (BE), •DLR (DE), •RWTH Aachen (DE),•Fraunhofer (DE)

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I-Cane is developed in region of Limburgto serve a global community!!

Key characteristics of region similar to key European and global challenges

•Aging population•Growing need for

mobility support for people with physical limitations

•Need to apply modern EU initiatedGallileo technology

2.000.000 blind28.000.000 low vision

30% growthevery 10 years (WHO)

37.000.000 blind285.000.000 low vision

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I-Cane creates value for blind and low vision people and for…

Now: Unique obstacle avoidance / tactile interface / safety functions

Soon: Using and pre-testing navigation via Galileo technology

Future: Range of spin-off products- indoor navigation- solutions for other physical mobility limitations (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)- applying tactile interface in other products

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Thank you for your attention

the I-Cane team

www.I-Cane.nl

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This project was cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund under OP-South

I-Cane is financially supported by:

Rotterdamse VerenigingBlindenbelangen

DutchGovernment

I-Cane is technically supported by: