Honda, the automotive company have announced that they will be releasing a device to help Blind people navigate using vibrations through their feet.
While other options such as Google Maps provide guidance, it is always beneficial for people to choose the technology that suits them best.
Using vibrations, Ahirase tells the user when to turn right, left or stop, depending on the path pre-set by the app. If the user has to go straight ahead, the device vibrates at the front of the shoe. If you have to move right or left, the left or right part will vibrate.
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