[Blindmath] Robotics & Construction related questions

[Sabra Ewing]

I have not participated in this field, but I think that you would be able to compete equally. Blind people have done woodshop, pottery, welding, and all sorts of other industrial tasks and have done well at them. They have adaptive tools in some cases so you might want to check into them. For example, they have adaptive compasses, measuring tools, quick rules, and so on. Really, I think the only obstacle you will face in the construction phase is sighted people who don't think that you should do it. Also, if you simply aren't good at putting things together you might have issues, but that doesn't have to do with being blind.

Sabra Ewing

> On May 8, 2015, at 1:19 AM, Bhavya shah via Blindmath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear all,
> I participated in a robotics related workshop cum competition which
> consisted of two phases:
> * logical and reasoning test
> * practical robot construction
> I participated wholely in the first phase and based on my performance,
> I was shortlisted for the Regional Robotics Olympiard.
> In this stage, competition will be more difficult and specialized, and
> I wish to try participating in robot constructions related phases as
> well.
> * Has anyone ever participated in a competition where a robot is
> required to be constructed?
> * Is any visually impaired person excelling in this field?
> * Do you think I will be able to be an equal competitor in manual
> constructions keeping in mind accuracy, efficiency, cooperation with
> sighted teammates and most importantly time constraints?
> I would appreciate any assistance or information on the same.
> Thanks.
> -- 
> Warm Regards
> Bhavya Shah
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