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Re: Tactile Wand For The Visually Impaired

manthalkars — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:23:01 -0000

Though there are many other gadgets available in the market, even this seems quiet an impressive one. Just an offbeat thought that since it is a small gadget people may not recognise the blind person on the street.

Re: Tactile Wand For The Visually Impaired

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:20 -0000

Someguy:
Did you read the story? It does use vibration.

There are a number of vibrotactile feedback devices for the blind on the market, as well as a variety of audio-based feedback devices. This device is nothing new. Such devices have been on the market for many years. Many blind people prefer the traditional cane in any event.

Re: Tactile Wand For The Visually Impaired

Someguy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:35:34 -0000

Wouldn't it be better to use something else beside sound? Vibration for instance. It just seems to me that vibration (varying levels of which) would be something that is much easier to pick up on. It might be a little harder to judge the accuracy of it, but with a little practice, it could work pretty well for the visually impared.