May I introduce to you this 'Turkish Delight'?
So great to observe that 'design' is not a locale sensitive issue?
Good design does come out of other areas other than 'silicone Valley'.
I am a serious 'dog man'
and personally feel the 'Long cane'
or the 'Richard Hoover Mobility' system
Is for a specific stop gap solution.
Yet, I do use the two when needed.
The 'Long Cane' gives us all a great sense of 'aerial and spacial awareness'
So Vital for our continuous mobility skills.
But after 43 years of total blindness
and 3 great Guide Dogs I will give it a miss.
But it does point the way 'Hi tech' should be aiding all of us.
Do forgive the enthusiastic 'Smart Cane Designer for his journalistic
licence
In his strange way of describing some quick fixes for 'blindness'.
Do enjoy:
Subject: Blind Man Develops Smart Cane That Uses Google Maps and Sensors to
Identify One's Surroundings
Photo by WeWalk
This electronic walking stick is revolutionizing the way that blind people
can navigate the world.
As a means of protecting people from low-hanging objects and obstacles above
chest level, the WeWalk smart cane uses ultrasonic sensors to warn the user
of nearby hindrances through vibrations in the handle.
The cane can be paired with a smartphone's Bluetooth system for easy
control. Since it is also integrated with Voice Assistant and Google Maps
software, it can use built-in speakers to inform the user of nearby stores
and infrastructural details that they may not be able to see.
WeWalk CEO and co-founder Kursat Ceylan, who is also blind, told CNN that he
helped to develop the cane out of a desire to use modern technology as a
tool for the visually impaired.
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"In these days we are talking about flying cars, but these people have been
using just a plain stick," he told the news outlet.
"As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don't know
which is my exit . I don't know which bus is approaching . [or] which stores
are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk."
The WeWalk is currently being sold for $500 a pop. As the Turkish tech
startup gains more traction, the developers hope to eventually pair it with
ridesharing apps and transportation services to further improve its
navigational abilities.
Kind regards,
Garth Long
Cobh
P.S.
The Paw beats the Tap!
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