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Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:51:32 -0700
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OT - "Smart" Canes
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Hi!

 

Some time ago, I read two articles about two separate smart canes.  Each
cane uses different technologies (e.g. sonar, infrared) to detect objects in
a blind person's path, and then provides feedback with various methods
(vibration, beeps) about that object's distance.  Does anyone use these
canes?  What is the best smart cane?  For both of these smart canes, each
was new - "version 1."  Since "version 2" of all new technology is *way*
better than "version 1", is there any news about newer versions of these
smart canes that might be coming out soon?

 

73,

Richard KK6MRH

 

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