Robi distributes smart canes to empower the visually impaired - The

Robi Axiata PLC has undertaken an initiative to distribute smart canes among visually impaired individuals as part of its ongoing efforts to promote empowerment through digital inclusion. The initiative, launched in observance of World White Cane Safety Day, aims to enhance safety, mobility and independence for visually impaired persons by providing access to innovative assistive technology. The event, held on Thursday at Robi’s Corporate Office in Dhaka, was attended by Shahed Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Robi Axiata PLC; Sharif Shah Jamal Raz, Director, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Robi Axiata PLC; and Ridwan Hossain, Chief Executive Officer, Drishti Technologies Limited, along with other senior officials. Developed by Drishti Technologies, the Abhash Smart Cane features sonar-based obstacle detection technology, haptic...