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

[Judy Jones]

Just hope we don't all have super-ticklish feet  😊

Judy


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From: NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mary Ellen via NFBWATlk
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 7:21 PM
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Cc: Mary Ellen <gabias at telus.net>
Subject: [NFBWATlk] FW: HKNC sharing new technology to be available March 31, 2023

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

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Helen Keller National Center

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