Echolocation, is shared by many other species, including whales and dolphins — even people can learn how to use it.
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This glove uses the force to assist visually impaired with sonar technology
Researchers at NUI Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) Lab have incorporated a sophisticated sonar system into gloves to create the JediGlove, a wearable that assists the visually impaired.
Study Confirms Accuracy of Using Mouth Clicks to Identify Location of Objects
Some people who are blind learn the extraordinary skill of echolocation, using mouth clicks to explore their environment in a way comparable to how bats navigate. Echolocation is typically used alongside a cane or guide dog and gives an impression of the person’s broader surroundings.
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