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this is great, its good to know some ones looking out for the blind.. ive seen people kick/shove the stick away when i blind person’s stick gets near them..

This sounds like a wonderful product for people who are blind. Does anyone know whether or not these are available for purchase yet and where they would be on sale?

Great idea, I think this could really help the blind. Unfortunately, I think the police may disapprove of cameras in walking sticks…

I’m an Orientation and Mobility specialist working with the blind and visually impaired. I was wondering how durable the camera is, being located at the tip of the cane. That portion of the cane receives alot of impact recognizing obstacles in the periphery, but also drop off of curb lines, and stairs. Is there a possibility the camera could be thrown off from the midline position, or totally disabled by extended impacts over time? Also, I was very interested in the camera’s ability to identify the color of the traffic light. Usually we work with students to identify traffic flow, and identify lull’s in traffic patterns, or crossing with the parallel traffic flow. How would a student know where to aim their cane in order for the camera to identify the color of the traffic light? Also, how does the camera deal with turning lane lights? I think this concept is wonderful, I’m just interested in the functionality and overall durability for a client that travels in complex environments. Also, the availability for students both financially and instruction on using this cane. Is there an alternate format instruction pamphlet, or should the student contact their O&M instructor in use of cane. Is there an option for inservice for O&M personnel before we’re required to work with a student who has purchased this product? Looking forward to your response. C. Wilson

Hello, As a blind person myself I can appreciate the care and thought put into the idea but personally I think it sound disastrous. I can't imagine such a technology performing in a reliable enough manner that I'd be willing to put my life on the line, say, at a traffic light based just on the information it provided. Plus, a typical cane is good enough to tell me when I come across stairs, or a different texture of pavement etc. I think the information from a cane like this might end up simply being distracting. Just my two cents.

Also, a properly-trained blind person isn't in grave danger whenever we walk down the street or encounter stairs. Just saying.

PS. The alt text on the images is not very informative at all. If a sighted person didn't read me the text in the images I wouldn't have been able to access it.

Hello, As a blind person myself I can appreciate the care and thought put into the idea but personally I think it sound disastrous. I can't imagine such a technology performing in a reliable enough manner that I'd be willing to put my life on the line, say, at a traffic light based just on the information it provided. Plus, a typical cane is good enough to tell me when I come across stairs, or a different texture of pavement etc. I think the information from a cane like this might end up simply being distracting. Just my two cents.

Also, a properly-trained blind person isn’t in grave danger whenever we walk down the street or encounter stairs. Just saying.

Hello, As a blind person myself I can appreciate the care and thought put into the idea but personally I think it sound disastrous. I can't imagine such a technology performing in a reliable enough manner that I'd be willing to put my life on the line, say, at a traffic light based just on the information it provided. Plus, a typical cane is good enough to tell me when I come across stairs, or a different texture of pavement etc. I think the information from a cane like this might end up simply being distracting. Just my two cents.

Also, a properly-trained blind person isn't in grave danger whenever we walk down the street or encounter stairs. Just saying.

PS. The alt text on the images is not very informative at all. If a sighted person didn't read me the text in the images I wouldn't have been able to access it.

Hello, As a blind person myself I can appreciate the care and thought put into the idea but personally I think it sound disastrous. I can't imagine such a technology performing in a reliable enough manner that I'd be willing to put my life on the line, say, at a traffic light based just on the information it provided. Plus, a typical cane is good enough to tell me when I come across stairs, or a different texture of pavement etc. I think the information from a cane like this might end up simply being distracting. Just my two cents.

Also, a properly-trained blind person isn’t in grave danger whenever we walk down the street or encounter stairs. Just saying.

Hello, I would like to speak with the designer, so if you're available to talk via email please contact me at the coordinates provided. Thanks

from where i can get this cane? what is price? I have a blind daughter. for her i want to purchase it. please reply on my mail.id.

from where i can get this cane? what is price? I have a blind daughter. for her i want to purchase it. please reply on my mail.id.

So, like, pretty much what Auggie Anderson has. Alright.

hello,
I’m learning product design, and i want to design a device for blind people. i would like to ask what is your opinion about my ideas, if it is possible. thanks.

helllo…whats the price of this cane?
what is its price?
how we can purchase it?
thnx…plx reply me on my id….

is it available in pakistan???