Technology helps improve lives of people with disabilities

China Daily

19th May 2024

Technology helps improve lives of people with disabilities

Robot guide dogs

There are currently about 400 trained guide dogs for the country's 17.31 million blind or visually impaired people, according to the data from the China Association for the Blind.

While the training of a guide dog usually requires significant time and expense, advancements in transducer and artificial intelligence technology have led to the development of robot guide dogs. These innovative devices are capable of accurately identifying road conditions, obstacles, and surrounding facilities.

Additionally, they offer features such as map construction and user perception. Through voice prompts and vibration feedback, robot guide dogs provide real-time navigation services for the visually impaired, enabling them to safely navigate city streets while also addressing their indoor navigation requirements.

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