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'CAN Go' Smart Cane, A Saudi Invention to Help Elders and People with Disabilities Maintain Independence

June 9, 2025

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Miami, February 24, 2024, SPA -- Saudi entrepreneur Ahmed Al-Ghazi, founder of a technology company in Silicon Valley, unveiled the "Can Go" smart walking cane, featuring integrated cellular connectivity and a global positioning system to assist elders and people with disabilities in maintaining independence.

It allows messages about the elderly's conditions, movements, and steps to be sent to their children or families, serving as a means of remote care and reassurance.

The "CAN Go" cane also offers features such as built-in speakers, microphone, and wireless connectivity through partnerships with major telecommunications companies in the United States.

Additionally, the cane's interface allows for adding caregivers, assigning an emergency contact, providing activity level reports, fall detection services, and a call detection feature.

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