[access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item here?

  • From: "Husna Begum" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:32:14 +0100

yeah, that would be so good, it would solve so many problems. when is the
best estimate for the bionic eye development, i seem to hear all sorts, 2
years, 5 years, 10 years.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 2:33 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item
here?


> 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
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>  NN3 6WD
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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