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Sightstick for the Blind
This is no mere cane, all ye adventurers, this is a stick to make the blind see! Utilizing GPS technology, the “Visionplus” interacts with the user through audio and tactile means through the stick. Working with RFID Tag technology, the stick bookmarks specific locations and provides the user critical information. Visionplus is one-hand controlled, improved over its predecessors in mobility, usability, and safety. Sight not guaranteed!
This is VERY similar to the Geo-tagging stick I wrote about on Yanko some weeks ago; the big difference is that this one’s for the sightless. The Visionplus has walking mode and vehicle mode, sound and vibration notifications, adjustable grips and sticks. The Visionplus also uses brail for the hearing impaired!
I… kinda want one for myself. Seems kinda useful.
Designer: Cenk Aytekin
11 Comments »
Carl says
this is another product that underlines the reliance on technology. what is wrong with just a white stick? is the world full of lost blind people? infact this product does more to isolate people. if you get lost, stop and ask someone where you are?
tudza says
How about echo location? Drop all the other junk, does the phrase “there’s an app for that” ring any bells?
12345 says
it's a good idea.. How much does it cost though? approximately? the technology seems pretty expensive
12345 says
it's a good idea.. How much does it cost though? approximately? the technology seems pretty expensive
ERICA says
I LIVE IN BRAZIL. WHERE TO BUY A GPS BENGAL.?
TANK YOU
ERICA ZANDERIN
ERICA says
I LIVE IN BRAZIL. WHERE TO BUY A GPS BENGAL.?
TANK YOU
ERICA ZANDERIN
Dan says
Hello, I would like to speak with the designer or team working on this. If you're available, please contact me at the coordinates provided.
Thanks
Robert Terrance Mullane III says
I'd like to know what the Sightstick would cost a person. My wife works as a social coordinator for the blind and visually impaired, as a business. They have many things like this for sale, there. When it comes out of production and is available I would like to know how to get it as a marketable product for the clients. We may well be able to sell a lot of these! Please advise. Robert
Rita says
Peço por gentileza me informar onde posso encontrar esta bengala GPS aqui no Brasil?obrigada.
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