The Ultra Cane

What is the UltraCane?
It’s an electronic primary aid, modelled on the traditional white cane, but with some important differences:

It uses ultrasonic echoes to find out what objects are in the vicinity. This includes objects at head height, like wing mirrors on lorries. It gives tactile
feedback, not audible which could interfere with other hazard information.

 Different buttons indicate the direction of the object.. The intensity of the
vibration lets you know how far away the object is.This type of feedback accesses the mapping area of your brain, enabling you to form an immediate awareness of the layout of your surroundings.

Advanced technology, simple to use
The UltraCane needs surprisingly little practice. 73 % of users feel confident within just a week. That’s one reason why the UltraCane has won the Tomorrow’s
World Health Innovation and European Electronics Design Application Awards.

Designed with the Vision Impaired in mind The UltraCane has been six years in the making. It was originally nicknamed the Batcane because it was inspired
by the way bats get around in the dark.

We took the basic idea and spoke to hundreds of vision impaired people, incorporating their ideas to make sure that you end up with a product you can use
with ease.

The user friendly UltraCane

Our testers told us they needed a primary aid that would make their lives easier. Their ideas have resulted in a user friendly product that: . detects multiple
objects in the vicinity . has an overhead sensor, and much greater preview than an ordinary white cane

. is intuitive, just switch it on and go
. is ergonomic, reducing the risk of RSI
. builds on existing skills from using an ordinary white cane
. is rugged, hard wearing and easy to maintain
. is a carbon graphite collapsible cane, so is lightweight
. works on two rechargeable AA batteries, so its running costs are low
. meets the quality standard BSEN ISO9001
. is attractive and utilises up to date technology.
All this, from six years of design and development.

Everyone is different

The UltraCane can be customised to suit your style and height: You can choose from ten different lengths:
105cm (41in),
110cm (43in),
115cm (45in),
120cm (47in),
125cm (49in),
130cm (51in),
135cm (53in),
140cm (55in),
145cm (57in),
150cm (59in).
You can choose your preferred tip, from pencil, roller or large roller.

You can also switch between “near” or “far” settings, so the UltraCane can detect objects 2m or 4m away from you, to suit your needs and the environment
you are in.

Keep in touch

We are committed to our customers’ welfare. We welcome your continuing feedback, and we are here to help if you experience any difficulties.

UltraCane — putting the world at your fingertips
The next generation of mobility aid by SOUND Foresight Ltd.
Don’t take our word for it — here are some comments from our vision impaired testers:

“When using the cane, people thought I was faking being blind, because I would tell them where things were and go around them and navigate well in different
places without a lot of help. I amazed myself sometimes!”

“If I go out without it, which I don’t do, I’m very well aware that I’ve left something behind like my left or right hand.” “By being able to literally
feel the environment around me I was able to use more skills in travelling. It leads to more freedom.” And the professionals like it too: “Many engineers
have an image of what they think blind people want, but here the developers have taken the time to ask blind people, and to involve them in trials. I’m
convinced it’s going to be a real benefit to its blind and partially sighted users.”

Alan Brooks, New Initiatives Manager The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Imagine being free to go wherever you want The UltraCane can help you!

Susan Dodds
Marketing Executive
Sound Foresight Limited
BBIC
Innovation Way
Barnsley
S75 1JL
UK
Tel: ;to 44 (0(1226 201 666
Fax: ;to 44 (0) 1423 324 980
Email Susan Dodds
info@soundforesight.co.uk

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