The Nottingham Obstacle Detector: Development and Evaluation.

Dodds, A. G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ247166

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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The Nottingham Obstacle Detector: Development and Evaluation.

Dodds, A. G.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v75 n5 p203-09 May 1981

The article describes the development of the Nottingham Obstacle Detector (NOD), an ultrasonic handheld aid designed to help visually handicapped persons detect obstacles as they travel. Results of six mobility tasks are explained to point out definite advantages of NOD. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Mobility Aids, Travel Training, Visual Impairments, Visually Handicapped Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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