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Haptic-Feedback system for the blind

graffixgraffix Posts: 389
edited 2011-03-11 17:39 in General Discussion
Im considering a project and was looking for thoughts.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Haptic-Feedback-device-for-the-Visually-Impaired/

nothing is outlined yet just brainstorming
its for my 84yr old Grandmother who cant hear well either

Comments

  • vaclav_salvaclav_sal Posts: 451
    edited 2011-03-08 14:28
    Great idea, but KISS !
    Build it modular and start with simple distance measuring first.
    I scanned the article and it is more that just brainstrorm.
    Personally I am not sure that person would wear "Jordy's visor" type of hat.
    Keep in mind that eventually you would like to have the device as small as technology allows.
    Do not get stuck with hardware, just the type you going to use when prototyping.
    Good luck
    Vaclav
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2011-03-11 15:40
    I'm considering using QTI line follower attached to her walker.With the haptic feedback as a alternative.
    I'll do both but the hand held version didn't go over to well.
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2011-03-11 17:39
    A question would a blacklight and blacklight sensitive paint work with a QTI sensor array.or would the blacklight wash out the ability to read the line?

    edit:My gram passed away 8-26-11 so I wont be continuing this project.From what I did do,she wouldnt have been able to use it anyways.Maybe a younger person, more tech savy.
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