Hello all, I briefly tested these eye glasses at the RNIB yesterday. The glasses are rather huge with a plastic frame. I could bearly keep them erect on my face.
There are two buttons on the right, one for turning on the glasses, and another volume control-like button to adjust the distance. The vibration is rather gentle on the eye, when compared to the effect some of the wristband-based vibration devices have on the body. As you approach an object, the intensity of the vibration increases. Also, the glasses seem to fairly accurately detect objects at the set distance, although at times it is difficult to gauge the exact direction of the object. Since the device vibrates when someone passes by as well, it would be nearly impossible to use it on crowded Indian streets or train stations. Also, its utility would significantly diminish in such surroundings. I tested it in an indoor environment where one is likely to encounter more objects at close proximity. For an accomplished cane user, I think this device adds little value. It may however be useful for detecting hanging objects. Geetha -----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Kanchan Pamnani Sent: 27 March 2011 09:12 To: sriniv...@srinivasu.org; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Eye glasses to aid mobility Vasu, Does this work on battery or do you have to carry a unit along. also does it look like normal glasses or from a science fiction movie? Kanchan ----- Original Message ----- From: <sriniv...@srinivasu.org> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Eye glasses to aid mobility Hi, I have seen this today at CSUN exhibition and my first impression is awesome. It gives vibration as soon as it detects any object around you! Thanks, -Srinivasu Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "George Abraham" <geo...@eyeway.org> Sender: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:42:14 To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Reply-To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Eye glasses to aid mobility Dear Customer RNIB are pleased to announce the launch of our new Ultrasonic Obstacle Detecting Glasses - iGlasses (TM), developed in association with AmbuTech. iGlasses are designed to be used as a secondary mobility device alongside traditional aids such as a cane or guide dog. Worn like spectacles they provide vibration feedback when you near a potential hazard at head and chest height. When you approach obstacles such as overgrown branches, hanging signs or street furniture, the frequency of the vibration will increase - giving you more confidence to explore your surroundings. The frames and arms are black with either clear or brown tinted lenses. 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