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Blind Man Navigates Obstacle Maze Unaided

Posted by samzenpus on from the matthew-murdock dept.

iammani writes "The NYTimes runs a story about a blind man (blind because of a damaged visual cortex) successfully navigating an obstacle maze, unaided. Scientists have shown for the first time that it is possible for people who are blinded because of damage to the visual (striate) cortex can navigate by 'blindsight,' through which they can detect things in their vicinity without being aware of seeing them."

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  1. Re:Its not that hard by BradMajors · · Score: 5, Interesting

    There is a video of a blind person on youtube who seems to be able to navigate just like a regular person through the use of echoes. He carries and uses a clicker to make sounds.

    There is a group which teaches the blind to locate objects through echoes.

  2. Re:Its not that hard by Paaskonijn · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Do you mean this kid?
    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qLziFMF4DHA
    (That's part 1 of the documentary. Links to the other parts are in the info box.)

    Incredible stuff, he rides a bike and everything!

    What isn't explained though is how he's playing video games?