[Blind-Rollers] wearable

[Karen Rose]

Has anyone tried out the new super LiDAR app with iPhone 12 Pro or 12 promax? I am wondering if it detects curb ramps. If so I am thinking of trying out a scooter since my knee is no longer work. Anyone tried this?

Karen Rose MFT/LPCC www.career-therapy.net

> On Jul 8, 2021, at 9:42 AM, Becky Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> A dear friend of mine has a Mini Guide and she loves the thing. It is old,
> but comes in handy finding things. The last story she told me was at her
> home was a terrible wind storm. The next day for safety she took her mini
> guide outside with her to get her mail at the end of her driveway. A large
> branch face high was detected by the Mini guide. She was so thankful for the
> device. It prevented her from being hurt by the branch.
> 
> Becky  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Erica
> via Blind-Rollers
> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2021 7:01 AM
> To: 'Blind wheelchair users list' <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: ejcole at fmail.co.uk
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Rollers] wearable
> 
> Hi Becky
> I have a Sunu Band, which is an ultrasonic mobility aid that detects
> obstacles using SONAR. It vibrates in different ways to tell the user how
> far away the obstacle is.
> It's a really cool idea, but the build quality was quite bad - at least
> with the earlier models. I haven't seen one from the latest production run
> to compare with though. 
> I can't comment on the WayBand, WeWalk cane or other GPS options, because I
> don't go out by myself.
> It's quite fun though when I'm out with someone to load up Microsoft
> Soundscape on my iPhone, and be able to tell that person what's around me
> and roughly where it is! I love hearing the amazement in their voices, and
> getting them all curious how it works.  
> Sorry I can't be of more help!
> Best,
> 
> Erica Cole
> Find me on Twitter: @ladymunch
> And I'm on Facebook at facebook.com/ezzie85
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Rollers <blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Becky
> Frankeberger via Blind-Rollers