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Technology student designs ‘robotic guide dog’ to help the visually impaired

A student at Loughborough University has designed a “robotic guide dog” that will help support visually impaired people who are unable to house a real animal.The product, designed by Anthony Camu, replicates the functions of a guide dog as well as programming quick and safe routes to destinations using real-time data.Mr Camu, a final year Industrial Design and Technology student, was inspired by virtual reality gaming consoles and created the prototype – named “Theia” after the titan goddess of sight.Theia is a portable and concealable handheld device that guides users through outdoor environments and large indoor spaces with very little input.
A student at Loughborough University has designed a “robotic guide dog” that will help support visually impaired people who are unable to house a real animal.The product, designed by Anthony Camu, replicates the functions of a guide dog as well as programming quick and safe routes to destinations using real-time data.Mr Camu, a final year Industrial Design and Technology student, was inspired by virtual reality gaming consoles and created the prototype – named “Theia” after the titan goddess of sight.Theia is a portable and concealable handheld device that guides users through outdoor environments and large indoor spaces with very little input.
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July 24, 2020
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