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Prototype Vehicle For the Blind

Posted by timothy on from the this-needs-a-playstation-analog-too dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A student team from Virginia Tech Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory have created a vehicle which allows the blind to drive. The vehicle uses a laser range finder to determine distances and alerts the driver through voice commands and vibration. Tomorrow [Friday] morning, the vehicle will have its first public test drive at the University of Maryland. At last, Braille on drive-up ATMs may finally be vindicated."

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  1. first to say by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I didn't see this one coming.

  2. Even the blind... by GhostGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Even the blind can see that this is a bad idea. And they don't need voice commands and vibrations to do it.

  3. Re:What, what? by Anonymous+CowHardon · · Score: 5, Funny

    How are they going to know when I flip them the bird? Do I have to make chirping noises?

  4. Next idea by marjancek · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think this is great. Now, I hope they create something women will be able to drive.

  5. Objects in the rear view mirror... by porter235 · · Score: 5, Funny

    may be closer than they feel.