Touchnav is an innovative navigation aid that enables blind individuals to navigate independently, offering a heightened sense of security. Its tactile progress bar enhances users' awareness of their journey's progress, improving spatial awareness and safety. Memory point vibrations provide gentle guidance, strengthening users' connection to their environment. More than a mere tool, Touchnav is a supportive companion that boosts the confidence and safety of visually impaired users, empowering them to confidently engage with the world around them.

Tianhao Liu is a multidisciplinary designer and programmer with bachelor's degrees in Industrial Design and Computer Science. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Design Management at the Macau University of Science and Technology. He has studied robotics in Guangdong-Hong Kong and has worked as an interaction designer, specializing in design practices using smart hardware and artificial intelligence technologies. He has been involved in the design and development of multiple smart hardware projects and innovative design initiatives. During his undergraduate studies, he also received numerous awards in design.

The Touchnav team, comprised of five university students from diverse academic backgrounds, is committed to enhancing the independence and safety of visually impaired individuals with their innovative navigation cane. Their inventive solution, Touchnav, transforms environmental data into tactile feedback, enabling users to navigate with confidence and ease. This interdisciplinary team melds a unique combination of creativity and technical expertise to advance accessibility and champion inclusivity. In developing Touchnav, they are not merely crafting a navigation tool but are nurturing a more interconnected and supportive community for the visually impaired. Their collaborative endeavour demonstrates a profound comprehension of the complex challenges faced by the visually impaired community and a dedicated pursuit to instigate positive social change through cohesive technological innovations.