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The Journey of WearWorks: Innovating Independence for the Visually Impaired

A Personal Beginning: From Vibration to Vision

In 2017, Simon Wheatcroft made history as the first blind person to run the New York City Marathon unaided, thanks to an innovative device called the Wayband. This wristband utilizes vibrations on the skin to guide its wearer along a path, providing navigational assistance without relying on sight or sound. Wheatcroft’s achievement not only demonstrated the potential of haptic technology but also shone a light on its broader applications beyond sports.