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Has anyone used the Ambutech iglasses? (self.Blind)
submitted by BonaCrobona
Hi guys.
I was wondering if anyone here has used the glasses by Ambutech. I'm looking for a device to help me avoid obstacles at head level. I'm a cane user and I think this would be helpful.
For anyone who has used them, do they stand out or do they just look like normal glasses? Also, how well do they alert you to possible obstacles, like hanging branches?
I know that there is a device called the Buzz Clip, but it's absurdly expensive for what it does.
I was wondering if anyone here has used the glasses by Ambutech. I'm looking for a device to help me avoid obstacles at head level. I'm a cane user and I think this would be helpful.
For anyone who has used them, do they stand out or do they just look like normal glasses? Also, how well do they alert you to possible obstacles, like hanging branches?
I know that there is a device called the Buzz Clip, but it's absurdly expensive for what it does.
KillerLag 2 points 6y ago
They are very blocky, and have thick arms. While they are more discrete than some other devices, someone will notice it looks very different if they start to talk to you.
https://ambutech.com/shop-online/iglasses%E2%84%A2-ultrasonic-mobility-aid
The technology behind the Buzzclip and the iGlasses are virtually identical, although the high cost of the buzz clip is surprising. One advantage of the Buzzclip over the iGlasses is that it is much smaller and can be work on clothing rather than your face.
One thing I should also mention... ultrasonic sensing technology for the blind has been around for many years, since the 80s. To date, almost every product has ended up failling and being pulled from the market. The two major issues that are still prevalent today are accuracy and cost. Either the product has been extremely expensive (such as the UltraCane) or not accurate enough.
https://ambutech.com/shop-online/iglasses%E2%84%A2-ultrasonic-mobility-aid
The technology behind the Buzzclip and the iGlasses are virtually identical, although the high cost of the buzz clip is surprising. One advantage of the Buzzclip over the iGlasses is that it is much smaller and can be work on clothing rather than your face.
One thing I should also mention... ultrasonic sensing technology for the blind has been around for many years, since the 80s. To date, almost every product has ended up failling and being pulled from the market. The two major issues that are still prevalent today are accuracy and cost. Either the product has been extremely expensive (such as the UltraCane) or not accurate enough.
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