{"id":40357,"date":"2024-11-14T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T01:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&#038;p=40357"},"modified":"2024-11-16T10:43:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T05:13:26","slug":"riya-karumanchi-young-innovator-empowering-the-visually-impaired-with-smartcane","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/riya-karumanchi-young-innovator-empowering-the-visually-impaired-with-smartcane\/","title":{"rendered":"Riya Karumanchi: Young innovator empowering the visually impaired with SmartCane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>(November 14, 2024)<\/strong> One afternoon in Toronto, Riya Karumanchi was at a friend&#8217;s house when she noticed her friend&#8217;s grandmother, who was visually impaired, moving slowly and carefully around the room. The woman relied on her white cane, tapping it as she went, trying to feel her way through. The scene left a powerful impression on young Riya. &#8220;She was bumping into a lot of things, trying to get around,&#8221; Riya recalled. &#8220;She told me the device she was using was literally just a stick. And it&#8217;s never been updated.&#8221; That ordinary white cane, a standard for over a century, suddenly looked painfully outdated and insufficient. Riya could not shake the question: Why hadn&#8217;t anyone improved this?<\/p>\n<p>From that moment, Riya was on a mission. Her idea was simple yet revolutionary: visually impaired people deserve modern tools, just like everyone else. She founded SmartCane, a high-tech reimagining of the white cane that uses haptic-based GPS navigation and ultrasonic sensors to guide visually impaired users safely. &#8220;It was just so baffling to me,&#8221; Riya said in an interview, &#8220;that nobody invented and innovated on something so traditional. And it\u2019s been like that for so long.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40362\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40362\" class=\"wp-image-40362 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Riya Karumanchi | Global Indian\" width=\"471\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23.webp 471w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23-294x300.webp 294w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 471px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 471\/480;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40362\" class=\"wp-image-40362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Riya Karumanchi | Global Indian\" width=\"471\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23.webp 471w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya23-294x300.webp 294w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riya Karumanchi<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Riya\u2019s work quickly expanded. Over the past few years, she has launched two med tech companies. In addition to SmartCane, she founded another company focused on developing a wearable device for monitoring patients in retirement homes. Her work on this led her to join Deloitte\u2019s aging technology team, where she led an innovation project to develop a wearable device powered by machine learning to predict falls up to three weeks in advance, aiming to improve the quality of life and independence for elderly users\u200b\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Turning Vision into Reality<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With each step, Riya spent hours researching assistive technologies, often surprised by how overlooked the accessibility community was. \u201cThere are so many unsolved problems around the world,\u201d she explained. \u201cThe accessibility community was a huge group that was being left behind!\u201d Her goal went beyond improving one device\u2014she wanted to set a new standard for inclusive innovation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40360\" style=\"width: 763px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40360\" class=\"wp-image-40360 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Global Indian\" width=\"753\" height=\"424\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s.webp 940w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-480x270.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 753px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 753\/424;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40360\" class=\"wp-image-40360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Global Indian\" width=\"753\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s.webp 940w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya-s-480x270.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-40360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riya with SmartCane<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With the SmartCane, Riya wanted to bridge a technological gap for the visually impaired. The cane uses GPS to guide users with vibrations\u2014one buzz for left, two for right. Ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles from knee to head level, alerting the user with vibrations. In the future, Riya plans to add a camera with AI that could recognize faces and identify objects. \u201cIt\u2019s about improving accessibility and empowering people to move independently,\u201d she explained, summing up SmartCane\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<p>Her SmartCane prototype gained support from both the visually impaired community and investors. She raised over $85,000 from major companies like Microsoft and Arrow Electronics, and with a team of engineers, brought the SmartCane closer to commercialisation. &#8220;We&#8217;ve had so much support, and it\u2019s been really helpful, so I&#8217;m excited to actually get the cane into the market,&#8221; she said\u200b\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40363 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Riya Karumanchi | Global Indian\" width=\"498\" height=\"498\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-768x767.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1080x1079.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-980x979.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-480x480.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 498px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 498\/498;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"SmartCane | Riya Karumanchi | Global Indian\" width=\"498\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-768x767.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-1080x1079.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-980x979.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24-480x480.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/riya24.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Second-Generation Perspective<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Riya\u2019s ambition and work ethic come from her close-knit Indian family in Canada, part of a vibrant community that values social responsibility. Her parents, who encouraged her curiosity and creativity, also instilled in her a sense of responsibility to use technology for real-world solutions. \u201cThey always pushed me to think about how I could make a difference,&#8221; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Global Indian<\/em><\/a> said. Their support, along with her community\u2019s values, helped her stay determined as she worked to make her vision a reality. Like many young, second-generation Indians, Riya balances respect for her heritage with a forward-thinking approach, finding ways to contribute to both her local and global communities<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A New Generation of Women in STEM<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Riya&#8217;s success reflects a broader movement: young women are increasingly making their mark in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Riya herself recognises this shift. &#8220;I&#8217;ve been seeing an amazing movement that&#8217;s been encouraging more and more females to pursue a career in STEM, with so many resources and support. This is wonderful, and we need more things like this!&#8221;, said the girl who is pursuing MS computer science from Stanford University. Although women remain underrepresented in certain tech fields, initiatives that provide mentorship and STEM exposure are helping young girls find their place in these traditionally male-dominated arenas\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>Riya\u2019s success has inspired her to share her insights with others. She currently mentors startup founders in Silicon Valley and Toronto, particularly helping young people get started in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Exploring New Frontiers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Beyond health tech, Riya has recently turned her attention to clean technology, interested in how engineering can help develop sustainable energy solutions. This new area represents her commitment to using her skills and experience for social impact, whether in health, accessibility, or the environment. She\u2019s currently exploring ideas in energy resource engineering and hopes to contribute to innovations that advance clean tech in practical ways.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome To The Next 100 Years Of Our Lives | Riya Karumanchi | TEDxMcMasterU\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzPKgDmOqsg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Riya\u2019s goal is to create products that make a meaningful impact on people\u2019s lives. Her SmartCane is just the start of her vision for accessible technology, and her work with elderly care and interest in clean tech show her commitment to addressing real-world problems. \u201cInstead of building a company that has a valuation of a billion dollars, it\u2019s the person that can impact a billion people,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s ambitious, but that\u2019s my goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In Riya Karumanchi, we see a powerful example of how today\u2019s youth are using technology not just to innovate, but to make a positive difference. As SmartCane moves closer to commercial release and she explores new projects, Riya\u2019s journey encourages others to think big, act with compassion, and break down barriers in the tech industry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Riya Karumanchi on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/riya-karumanchi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(November 14, 2024) One afternoon in Toronto, Riya Karumanchi was at a friend&#8217;s house when she noticed her friend&#8217;s grandmother, who was visually impaired, moving slowly and carefully around the room. The woman relied on her white cane, tapping it as she went, trying to feel her way through. The scene left a powerful impression on young Riya. &#8220;She was bumping into a lot of things, trying to get around,&#8221; Riya recalled. &#8220;She told me the device she was using was literally just a stick. 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