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How AI Is Empowering Millions with Visual Impairments | Future Now Podcast EP 4
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Future Now podcast, a platform dedicated to open conversations with industry leaders and innovators who are shaping our future through technology, accessibility, and innovation in partnership with Gulf News.
In this episode, host Ihsan Anabtawi sits down with Kürşat Ceylan, Co-Founder of WeWALK, the company behind the award-winning smart cane that is transforming mobility for people with visual impairments. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of the Year, WeWALK is redefining how assistive technology can empower millions to live more independently.
Born blind, Kürşat shares his remarkable personal journey-from overcoming everyday challenges to building a global startup dedicated to improving accessibility through technology.
He explains how WeWALK combines smart hardware with cloud computing, artificial intelligence, real-time navigation, and data analytics to create a connected ecosystem that helps users navigate their surroundings with greater confidence and independence.
Together, they explore the role of AI and cloud technologies in assistive innovation, the importance of designing technology with accessibility at its core, and how data can help cities become more inclusive for people with disabilities. Kürşat also shares why technology is about more than solving problems-it is about creating opportunity, independence, and a more accessible future for everyone.
Tune in to discover how innovation, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies are changing lives and building a more inclusive world.
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