Blind individuals around the world face significant challenges, particularly when it comes to mobility and environmental awareness. Traditional aids—such as guide dogs, white canes, and Braille systems—remain fundamental for safety and autonomy but are limited in dynamic and complex outdoor environments. Despite advancements in assistive technology, existing solutions are primarily focused on indoorapplications, leaving outdoor mobility largely underserved. This has created a “mobility gap,” constraining the independence of blind individuals and increasing the risk and discomfort of daily outdoor navigation. Research and user surveys reveal a strong desire for wearable aids that allow hands-free operation and can detect and communicate obstacles before contact. The demand for advanced, user-centered assistive technology that enables safer and more independent navigation is clear and increasing.