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Autonomous wayfinding device for visually impaired people unable to home a guide dog – Medical Xpress
For some, not having a service dog is a choice as they are content with navigating their surroundings using other methods, but for others it is not even an option due to prohibiting lifestyle reasons—such as allergies, expenses or house size.
For some, not having a service dog is a choice as they are content with navigating their surroundings using other methods, but for others it is not even an option due to prohibiting lifestyle reasonssuch as allergies, expenses or house size.
Anthony Camu, a final year Industrial Design and Technology student, wanted to design a product that replicates a guide dog’s functions for visually impaired people that fall into the latter category.
Inspired by virtual reality gaming consoles, he has con…
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