[NFBWATlk] FW: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March 31, 2023

[Mary Ellen]

I'll never stop being flummoxed by the fascination inventors have with
vibrating shoes for the blind.

 

 

From: Taryn Hill <taryn.hill at hknc.org> 
Sent: August 10, 2021 2:49 PM
To: Taryn Hill <taryn.hill at hknc.org>
Subject: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March 31, 2023

 

SOMETHING NEW TO CHECK OUT 

 

The "in-shoe navigation system" is a new device made by Honda which is
attached to the wearer's shoes and helps to navigate them to their desired
location predetermined by using a smartphone app. There are multiple
vibrating points situated around the device to indicate to the wearer where
they should be heading. For example, if they're to go straight on, the front
vibrator will ignite, and the same goes for when you need to go left or
right. Check it out at Honda Navigation System
https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/honda-navigation-system-in-shoe-gps-visually-im
paired-people-wearable-tech

 



 

 

 

 

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Taryn Hill

Assistant, Regions 8 and 10

Helen Keller National Center

1200 - 12th Avenue South, Suite 175

Seattle, WA  98144

206.324.9120 Direct | 206.452.7970 VP | 516.580.4507 FAX

 <mailto:Taryn.Hill at hknc.org> Taryn.Hill at hknc.org 

 <http://www.helenkeller.org/hknc> www.helenkeller.org/hknc

 

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