Smart walking stick uses ultrasound to guide the blind

Smart walking stick uses ultrasound to guide the blind

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the Smart Cane, a device designed to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating busy streets. It uses ultrasound waves to detect obstacles by analyzing echoes from nearby objects, offering a significant advantage over regular canes by identifying obstacles between knee and head height. The Smart Cane provides feedback through vibrations to help users avoid collisions.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What technology does the Smart Cane use to assist visually impaired individuals?

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How does the Smart Cane identify obstacles?

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What is the maximum height of obstacles that a regular cane can detect?

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What is the range of obstacles that the Smart Cane can detect?

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Describe how the Smart Cane informs the user about obstacles.

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