[nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted

[Buddy Brannan]

Hi Chris,

These guys do seem sincere in doing something helpful. I'm also skeptical that such a device could completely replace a cane or guide dog, but if it can give augmented information and does half what they claim, in a wearable package no less, I'm certainly not counting it out completely. 

Anyway, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what's in store when the Walk Pro finally ships. Definitely be sure to talk to them about the results they've seen from the Mini, which is their first generation product currently in production. Don't forget about the coupon for a discount for anyone interested :) 

Surely, it's never been a better time to be blind. Just think, we wouln't even be hving this discussion, or the one around affordable refreshable braille, even 10 years ago. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On May 12, 2017, at 4:05 PM, Chris Nusbaum via nfb-talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Buddy and Other Intrigued Listers:
> 
> I have reached out to the developers of the WalkPro and have secured an
> interview with their sales manager on my Internet radio program this coming
> Tuesday, May 16. As usual, the interview will be live and callers are
> welcome. The show airs live from 8:00-10:00 PM on KJSC Radio
> (kjscradio.com), with the interview starting at 9:00 Eastern. I'll post a
> reminder to this and other lists as the time of the broadcast draws nearer.
> 
> As a sidenote, I, like many of you, have always been skeptical about
> high-tech gadgets which purport to "replace" the good old white cane. Haptic
> shoes, bionic eyes, and the like have always turned me off a bit, interested
> in technology though I am. However, I've got to hand it to these guys.
> They're interested enough in reaching out to the blind community that they
> readily agreed to my offer of an interview, even after I told them we would
> invite callers to ask questions and express concerns. So I'm certainly
> willing to hear them out, and I hope many of you will tune in and
> participate in the conversation.
> 
> Chris Nusbaum
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy
> Brannan via nfb-talk
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:16 PM
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> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; Committee on the Promotion, Evaluation and Advancement
> of Technology <promotion-technology at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
> Subject: [nfb-talk] More Information On Walk Pro Posted
> 
> Hi y'all,
> 
> Recall my note from last week about the Embro Walk Pro. This week, they've
> posted a bunch more information on it:
> http://livebraille.com/Walk.html
> 
> So there's a bit more about how it works and what sort of feedback you can
> expect, including a video that won't tell blind folks much. Still, lots of
> descriptive text. 
> 
> If you're intrigued,
> 
> For $59 off the preorder of the Walk Pro, use this coupon code:
> X59HWNMSPRLV
> 
> For $29 off the purchase of a Mini (which is in current production), use
> this coupon code:
> X29Y86K9PRLV
> 
> Yes, the page still says the earlybird price for the Walk Pro is $300, but
> it should really say $300 off retail, or $1199. 
> 
> Yes, I still say their claims are pretty bold, and I, personally, won't be
> tossing my cane or guide dog aside just yet, but these guys have some
> interesting plans for this gadget. 
> 
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
> 
> 
> 
> 
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