[access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item here?
- From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:33:45 +0100
Hi Jackie,
Oh dear, you know me so well, lol
Something else that has been on the TV recently, which made me think,
"If only I had one of those" was basically a mechanical skeletal suit.
Just program the thing to take you where you wish to go. No one would
argue with one of those.
Another option, which I'm sure fans of Wallace and grommet will
remember, is a pair of the "Wrong Trousers".
Now some might think, that's daft, but one day it may become reality!
just wish they would hurry up developing the bionic eye!
Cheers
Dave Ankers
Dave Ankers, I knew you wouldn't be able to resist a comment (chuckle).
My experience, in all seriousness, was that it didn't work that well for
me with up kerbs. I found it interesting that passing cars registered
some vibration as I walked along a pavement close to the edge of the
kerb, but it didn't do much for me. I found the handle bulky, and had
to readjust my thumb to hold it over the two buttons giving off the
vibrations. I thought it was vastly overpriced too. But some people do
get results from it, so good on them. Just not for me, though an
interesting gadget to play about with (big smile).
Jackie Cairns
Braille Support Adviser
Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology
Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton
NN3 6WD
Telephone: 01604 798024
Fax: 01604 798090
Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Ankers, Dave (UK)
Sent: 13 October 2008 13:57
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item
here?
Hi Jackie,
Perhaps the unit that mounts on the chest would be better for you, hmmm
perhaps not. lol
Unfortunately, I don't believe there will ever be a cane that over comes
all the obstacles in our path.
The perfect solution, as I see it, would be an autonomous K9. A robotic
dog, with the ability to survey all locations and situations, and act
accordingly. the military are currently developing robots to do just
that, as was shown on last weeks gadget show, channel 5.
I say this would be the perfect solution, as at the end of the day, you
can turn it off, don't have to feed it, and therefore is clean lol, it
does as it is programmed to do, and there are no emotional ties.
Jackie, regarding your naughty laugh, I suggest you don't buy a Dog, buy
a Rabbit! lol
Cheers
Dave Ankers
What I found difficult to deal with on the Ultra was the way you had to
position your thumb over the two buttons. I'm just not accustomed to
holding a cane in that way. And, if you want a naughty laugh for a
Monday morning, I didn't like the way it vibrated, particularly when I
was about to enter the ladies' loo? (big smile).
Jackie Cairns
Braille Support Adviser
Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology
Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton
NN3 6WD
Telephone: 01604 798024
Fax: 01604 798090
Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Husna Begum
Sent: 11 October 2008 00:16
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item
here?
and it was really heavy and bulky as well for regular use. I wish they
could invent some thing much more stream lined and less unobtrusive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 12:05 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item
here?
> Hi, I tend to agree with that. It was a great idea that worked really
> well for a few people. People that couldn't afford it or didn't like
> the sound
of
> it didn't engage with the evaluation process so they thought everybody
would
> love it. I actually don't think it was over priced, I just think the
> value it brings is not worth that for the majority of people.
> Evaluators need to remember that to make a product work, they need to
> conquer people's fears and make sure those it initially doesn't suit
> well are converted. They
need
> to work out who will drive initial sales andwho the volue purchasers
> will
be
> and cater for both.
>
> Cheers
> Dave
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