Ultra Cane

Features of an ultrasonic cane

* Has a range of settings, with sensors able to detect objects at a short or long distance in front of you, depending on your needs.
* Has a comfortable, contoured handle to minimise any risk of Repetitive Strain Injury and has been found to enable use even with arthritic hands.
* Can be customised to your style and height
* Is lightweight with a carefully tested height/weight distribution.
* Has a fashionable, appealing design.
* Is collapsible with easily replaced component parts.
* Is splash proof, for travelling in the rain.

Ultrasonic Cane is an electronic primary aid for the visually impaired, which can be used in place of other mobility aids such as the ordinary white cane. It gives the user all the information they can get from a white cane, but with additionional features:
* It uses ultrasonic echoes to find out where obstacles are ahead of the user and at head height.
* It converts this information into vibrating buttons in the handle which tells the user where an object may be and how far away the obstacle lies.

The user with the Ultrasonic Cane can build up a spatial map of your surroundings. The user does not have to think about it - it just happens naturally, because of the way our minds work.