Aids to help blind people ride their bicycles

Following the introduction of the technology for life in Glasgow (UK) and display at the London Science Museum, equipment using ultrasound warning technology is expected to be put into production, promising to change the lives of the blind or loss of vision.

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Developers said, UltraBike uses the same technology platform to detect obstacles, UltraCane hazard warnings . Accordingly, the ultrasonic sensor system works based on the principle of forwarding route information and obstacles to the runner through the vibration keys on each thumb. In this way, visually impaired people can safely drive their cars. Even more convenient is the detachable device that attaches to the hinges of any bicycle.

However, the inventor of UltraBike, Dr. Paul Clark, says the device is only suitable for use in controlled environments, such as in sporting events or cycling, for use in vehicular conditions. Crowded on ordinary roads is too dangerous.

Dr. Clark said that scientists are looking to improve the technology for this purpose in the hope of being able to hold events for visually impaired people using UltraBike across the UK.