WalkVLM leverages vision-language models to create an assistive technology that provides walking guidance for the visually impaired population, addressing a critical need for approximately 200 million people worldwide.

• Transforms complex visual environments into clear verbal guidance
• Provides real-time navigational support for obstacle avoidance and direction
• Offers personalized assistance based on individual needs and environments
• Creates a standardized benchmark for evaluating walking assistance technologies

Medical Impact: This technology represents a significant advancement in accessibility tools that enhance mobility, independence, and quality of life for visually impaired individuals through AI-driven perceptual support.

WalkVLM: Aid Visually Impaired People Walking by Vision Language Model