Current solutions in the market such as traditional cane, service dog, smart glasses, IR cane & even IR bracelet offer different types of experiences. 
However, these are not enough for BVI individuals, something is still missing. 

The 2 most common solutions being used by BVI individuals today are traditional cane and service dog, sometimes combined, sometimes one over the other (on a case-to-case basis).  Although these are the most common solutions by BVI individuals, a traditional cane or service dog provides limited sensory information, such as tactile feedback or audio cues, which may not be sufficient for the user to fully understand their surroundings. In a dynamic environment, receiving real-time information is crucial to navigate safely through potential hazards and obstacles.

The current smart solutions offered in the market are not sufficient enough for users. IR canes are not completely reliable and cannot identify the type of obstacles or communicate to the user where they are located. In addition ,Smart accessories such as smart glasses or IR bracelet cannot stand alone and need to be paired with a traditional cane or a service dog as they are not completely accurate and users don't count on them fully.

Users usually use a navigation app accompanied by their cane or service dog to navigate more accurately to their destination, especially if they are in a new territory. This usually requires them to use the only other hand they have free, which some users stated as a pain point.