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According to the article, what is the purpose of the 'smart' walking stick?

  • To help blind people navigate tasks in a world designed for sighted people (correct)
  • To assist with finding a seat in a crowded cafeteria
  • To enhance grocery shopping experience for visually impaired individuals
  • To tap into advances in artificial intelligence

Who is involved in developing the 'smart' walking stick?

  • Researchers from the Department of Computer Science
  • Visually impaired individuals
  • Engineers at CU Boulder (correct)
  • Silicon Valley tech companies

What kind of technology is being utilized in the development of the 'smart' walking stick?

  • Augmented reality
  • Virtual reality
  • Robotics
  • Artificial intelligence (correct)

What is one potential benefit of the 'smart' walking stick mentioned in the article?

<p>Enabling visually impaired individuals to pick a private place to sit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who mentioned that grocery shopping can be restrictive for many people?

<p>Shivendra Agrawal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Purpose of the 'Smart' Walking Stick

  • Aids mobility for visually impaired individuals.
  • Provides sensory feedback to enhance navigation and safety.

Development Team

  • Involves engineers and designers from a university.
  • Collaborates with professionals in assistive technology.

Technology Utilized

  • Incorporates ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection.
  • Employs smartphone integration for navigation assistance.

Potential Benefits

  • Increases independence for visually impaired users during activities like grocery shopping.
  • Enhances confidence by reducing the risk of accidents.

Grocery Shopping Concern

  • Mentioned as a restriction for many individuals who rely on traditional walking aids.

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