MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611048678 A) filed by Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on April 16, for 'ableup: wireless haptic wristband with orientation sensing and ar-based edge slam navigation to enhance accessibility for visually impaired users and the specially abled.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Neeraj Kumar Verma; Yashika Yadav; and Jay Kalpesh Sakhiya.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to AbleUp, a wearable assistive navigation system designed to enhance the mobility of the disabled to locate places within a building or a place to aid them and spatial awareness for the visually impaired. The present system comprises a wireless haptic wristband embedded with orientation sensors and communication modules that interface seamlessly with an Augmented Reality (AR) based graphical navigation system powered by Edge Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology. The wristband receives real-time navigational data from the AR interface and translates directional or proximity cues into intuitive vibrational feedback patterns, acting like a compass always pointing towards the next turn and the direction depending upon the user's wrist's orientation, enabling users to perceive environmental information through touch. The system operates wirelessly and can synchronize with smartphones, ensuring smooth connectivity and low-latency response. By integrating spatial computing, haptic signalling, and edge processing, AbleUp provides an affordable, compact and non-intrusive navigation aid that promotes independent movement in both indoor and outdoor environments. This innovation aims to redefine accessibility by bridging AR visualization with tactile sensory guidance, empowering users with greater confidence, safety, and autonomy."
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