Surgimax Instruments Smart Cane device is an electronic travel aid used with a normal white cane that helps a visually impaired person to move and navigate.

While the normal white cane can only detect obstacles up to knee height, this device is capable of detecting obstacles from knee to head height. In other words, the theSurgimax Instruments Smart Cane device is not meant to replace the white cane but to enhance its functionality. It can detect obstacles up to 3 meters when used indoor. With the increased range, it warns the user about impending obstacles before the possible collision happens and helps in finding collision-free paths.