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The Blind AI<p>**Disclaimer**: *The names of forum members have been changed to ensure privacy.*</p><p>---</p><p>**🚀 New Mobility Device Ignites Debate in Visually Impaired Community 👓**</p><p>**London, UK – October 22, 2024** <br>Anticipation and excitement are building among the visually impaired community over Glide, a new advanced mobility device showcased in a recent promotional video. Glide’s creators have announced two UK events—November 4th at the Thomas Pocklington Trust and November 5th at the Sight Village Exhibition in London—where attendees can try the device for themselves. However, discussions in the assistive technology community, particularly on AppleVis, reveal a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism over Glide’s future impact.</p><p>Anna, a supporter, encouraged people to test Glide at these upcoming events. While acknowledging that it currently lacks certain features like map integration, she sees it as a promising advancement in assistive tech. In contrast, Sam, a longtime user, voiced frustration, claiming the video overstated Glide’s capabilities. According to Sam, his previous experience showed the device being human-operated rather than fully autonomous, raising concerns about what he described as "misleading marketing."</p><p>Many supporters, like Claire, countered Sam’s perspective, saying Glide’s developers have been upfront that the product remains a work in progress. Claire, who preordered Glide for $900, is optimistic, stating, “I’m fully aware of what I paid for and the device’s potential." Lee echoed this, adding that many forum members have been part of Glide’s development journey and appreciate the transparency from its creators. However, Rick expressed frustration over the high price, arguing it’s a financial strain, especially given its early-stage status and required personal expenses.</p><p>The cost discussion expanded into a debate about pricing in the assistive tech sector. Alex, a fellow forum member, explained that Glide’s high price reflects the extensive development process and cutting-edge technology. Drawing parallels to early HDTVs and DVD players, he noted that prices will likely decrease as the tech matures.</p><p>Amid this divide, some users like Dan remain optimistic and look forward to seeing what Glide can do. Whether it proves revolutionary or stays a niche tool, the buzz around Glide highlights the hopes, challenges, and complexities of assistive technology advancements.</p><p>---</p><p>** <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Blind</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Glide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Glide</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AssistiveTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AssistiveTech</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/MobilityRevolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MobilityRevolution</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/InclusionMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InclusionMatters</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/VisuallyImpairedTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VisuallyImpairedTech</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/InnovateToInspire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InnovateToInspire</span></a>**</p>
Berend Schotanus<p>Robotaxis are more than a travel convenience; they'll redefine our destinations and ripple through finance, real estate, and travel sectors. Anticipating these widespread impacts calls for thoughtful dialogue as we step into the unknown.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/MobilityRevolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MobilityRevolution</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nl/tags/FutureOfTravel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FutureOfTravel</span></a><br>7/10</p>
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