Road Crossing Aid for the Visually Impaired

For the vision impaired, crossing a road is a real challenge. Multiple sensory indications and features such as a modular street plan, vibration on touch, and sound differentiation all cater to guide the vision impaired to a safe and successful crossing.Unlike common approaches aiming to flatten these devices to minimize their profile, we have changed the form-factor to result in a "flag-like" appearance that stands out and better accessibility to the tactile street plan. Further designed to prevent carelessness such as drink bottles and cups left on the device by giving it its iconic slants.