Hi,
I just wrote the following E-mail to the Biped developers. Not sure how many
of you will agree with me, but this is my opinion. You're welcome to share
thoughts either way.
Hi,I just listened to a demo of the Biped device. One problem I foresee is
that when a blind person walks around outdoors with earphones on, it is
harder to hear the environment and to thus keep straight on the road or
pavement Etc. An idea would be to mount small speakers on the user's
sholders that do not intrude the ear-holes. This way the user hears the
environment as well as the device. This is feedback from a totally blind
person from birth. Thank you kindly.
By the way we cannot wait for you to include India in your distribution
market. India is very populated and so too should be the percentage of blind
citizens, so you should find a major market here. Your pricing should be
tailored to the currency value, with the expectation of volume sales making
up your profits.
Looking forward to your feedback.
Kind regards,
Yamuna Jivana Dasa (Vrindavan India)
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From: Pranav Lal
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2023 7:39 AM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: RE: [AI] Developing devices with and for the Visually Impaired
Pinkesh,
The closest you are getting to an affordable sighted assistant are the video
glasses being made by SHG Technologies. Wait for their next iteration before
you judge them.
I do not know any more. I had met the founder on a recent visit to Bangalore
where we had a constructive discussion on what was needed and I had a chance
to see the product.
Most driverless cars have an array of sensors that are fitted on various
parts of the car. These sensors then send data to a computer which does the
processing and takes a decision. Where are you going to mount multiple
sensors on a human? In addition, you need to power the computer and finally,
convey the feedback to the human.
Having said the above, work is on in this space. See the below link for a
reference.
https://www.biped.ai/
Pranav
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From: accessindia@accessindia.org.in <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> On
Behalf Of Pinkesh Tailor
Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:27 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: Re: [AI] Developing devices with and for the Visually Impaired
Can some artificial intelligent robot be developed at a very, very,
affordable cost who can assist like a sighted escort. This is just inline of
what Tesla is trying to innovate towards a driverless car.
Then why not a safe and carefree navigation on feet with a intelligent bot?
to be named as "Sathi Andhero ka" :)
On 8/1/23, Saurav Hegde <saurav0...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
Very good initiative but I have a suggestion to you and everyone
involved in developing technologies for the VI community.
Along with these braille devices, serious advancements need to be made
in the mobility space as I believe that mobility is one of the biggest
challenges for a VI person.
Mobility is just not being able to walk on the road, it includes
inhouse and in campus mobility. It is quite frustrating to need
someone's help in moving in a house just because it is new and unfamiliar.
You constantly have to plan your next move in order to prevent hurting
yourself or crashing into someone which could hurt them or create
awkward movements.
The blind cane is a great tool, I use it almost every day, but it has
started to become outdated for the 21st century.
It cannot be used everywhere and with ease.
Feel free to reply if you agree or disagree.
Warm regards,
Saurav Hegde
On Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 10:27 AM kaviraj prithvi
<kavirajprith...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Dear Group Members,
I am a recent graduate from IIT Guwahati and the founder of uDot
Braille Tech where we are building novel technologies including a
silent, backpack fitting braille embosser.
After a year of research and development in college, we managed to
achieve relatively noiseless and consistent quality embossing on
braille paper with a miniature device that would also be cheaper than
current products. This success and the underlying core technology
developed allows us to attempt previously unthinkable devices and
capabilities . Examples for potential products include a combined
brailler plus embosser and even full page refreshable displays.
We want to build a solution that can cater to as many of the
important requirements as possible, be it in the educational setup or
the workspace.
This is a full time effort and we are dedicated to a commercial
product launch in the coming months.
I seek your involvement in our endeavor via phone calls/online
interviews and any other subsequent form of engagement that is necessary.
Your active involvement and input will help shape the product that we
build. Therefore I request you to reach out to me if interested and
also inform anyone you know whose thoughts, experience can make a
difference.
You can reach me at my mobile number, +91 9845809712 or email me at
kavirajprith...@gmail.com
Thanks & Regards
Kaviraj Prithvi
uDot Braille Tech Pvt Ltd
+91 9845809712
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