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How can we help the visually impaired to navigate their way and not bump into obstacles?

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The Smart Walker - a walking cane that alerts the users to the presence of obstacles through the use of sensors in all directions

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Watch the video above and answer the following questions in your groups! :)

1. Putting yourself in the shoes of a visually impaired, use the "I like, I wish, What if" framework to provide comments to this group of students.

2. As a teacher, what feedback would you give to this group of students?

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Would the sensors also pick up movement of people?

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the sensors.

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The walking cane is less bulky?

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I like the idea where it alerts the users to the presence of obstacles through the use of sensors in all directions. Safer for the user.

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for it to be more portable and smaller

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The stick can be less bulky.

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What if there are people walking Will the walking cane let me know?

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I like that it helps me move around independently

I wish the sensor could be less bulky and lighter.

What if we explore existing designs like the markers on the ground to help us and enhance those designs?

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I like the product meets the needs of the users.

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I like the product meets the needs of the users.

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the sensors and the beeper idea.

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The use of sensors that can detect obstacles all around.

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Not sure if the cane will be heavy as it is definitely looks heavier than a normal walking cane. I wish it can be lighter.

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I like... that I can get a sound to alert me of potential obstacles ahead.
I wish... that the stick can be lighter.
What if... the stick gives out different sound to indicate if the obstacle is on the left/right/front

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I like that there are sensors in all directions.
I wish the cane is not too bulky.
What if there are movements/motions (e.g. people walking).

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The concept for the solution is commendable.  taps on technology. I just wonder if the actual artefact is heavy and difficult for the user to maneuver.

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The concept for the solution is commendable.  taps on technology. I just wonder if the actual artefact is heavy and difficult for the user to maneuver.

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I am in a busy area and cannot hear the beeps?

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I like the fact that it is a walking stick that could guide me alone as i try to move from one place to another. The beeper is a good way to warn me of emerging obstacles as I do have a better sense of hearing in spite of my visual woes.

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I like the fact that it is a walking stick that could guide me alone as i try to move from one place to another. The beeper is a good way to warn me of emerging obstacles as I do have a better sense of hearing in spite of my visual woes.

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I like
- that there are sensors to warn me

I wish
- for it to be light
- sending an alert to my caregiver if I fall

What if
- the angles are not right? can all obstacles be detected? Batteries run out?

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I would suggest to make the product smaller and lighter.

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I would suggest to make the product smaller and lighter.

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The device should be designed to be portable.

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consider testing the prototype with a few users in different locations (crowded vis less crowded) to get a better idea of the experience and whether it meet their needs

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The walking stick is affordable?

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it could be an injected microchip?

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I wish for the stick to be thinner and lighter so that i do not have to carry such a heavy stick around

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I wish for the stick to be thinner and lighter so that i do not have to carry such a heavy stick around

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I like the idea because if I am visually impaired, I will be confident when there is a sound to alert me if there is any obstacle.

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How does the walking cane/stick work? What does it run on? If it runs on batteries, how often would they need to be replaced? If it is rechargeable, how long can the battery last? :)

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As a teacher, I would advise the students to get some users to try it and get their feedback.

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Force the characteristics of the bee into any other objects to come up with ideas to solve the following problem statement:

How might we help the visually impaired confidently navigate unfamiliar places that do not have tactile floor guides?

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A brightly coloured wearable object that the visually impaired can wear so that the people around them can be more aware of them and come to their aid?

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A brightly coloured wearable object that the visually impaired can wear so that the people around them can be more aware of them and come to their aid?

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Perhaps instead of a white cane, a more colourful one can be used. This would be a clearer signal to cyclists and passersby that a visually impaired person is up ahead

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Google map for the visually impaired - they can speak into a device which will direct them to the intended location via audio prompts etc.

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1) Vibration + Walking Stick to alert the visually impaired of obstacles
2) Buzz + Walking Stick to alert others that the visually impaired requires help
3) Colour (black & yellow) + Walking Stick to inform others that there is a visually impaired person

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Do you think the student ideas is workable for unfamiliar places?

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Do you think the student ideas is workable for unfamiliar places?

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We use the buzz sound. Navigate until there is no buzz sound.

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Is the buzz sound from the stick adjustable?

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Is the buzz sound from the stick adjustable?

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Perhaps the cane can come with an attached bell (similar to bicycle bell). User can ring it whenever they are on the pavement or sense oncoming cyclists.

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1. buzzing sounds of a bee + GPS tools of drivers that alert other drivers of latest happenings on the road

2. buzzing sounds + a smart watch + sensor

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colour of cane: yellow/black

alert: buzzing sound to warn cyclist

GPS incorporated into the cane

use for defence: sting the cyclist

include ez-link function on the stick with finger print recognition for security

alert system at bus stop to inform of bus number

yellow/black stick can come with a light, light up when they need help.

app for public that informs them that a visually impaired person nearby needs help

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Smart cane:
- sensors that can detect high-speed hazards / obstacles and emit a buzzing sound and vibration to warn the visually impaired
- brightly coloured to indicate to members of the public / cyclists to take note of the visually impaired so that they offer assistance / avoid the visually impaired
- install GPS and other location-tracking technology into the smart cane with audio feature to indicate to visually impaired where he / she is and the surroundings and give instructions on where to go

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Signs/objects around the environment that gives out a buzzing sound to warn people about the obstacles arising from construction?

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a device for the visually impaired to indicate they need help/

Productivity bee style gov campaign to spread awareness among gen public