Mobility Harness with Haptic Feedback? | Ara by Strap Tech

Mobility Harness with Haptic Feedback? | Ara by Strap Tech - Epic A11y Episode

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When it comes to mobility for the blind and visually impaired, using the white cane or having a guide dog has been the main two options since forever. On this episode of the Epic A11y Podcast, I interview Strap Tech founder and CEO, Diego Roel. He introduces Ara, a harness with haptic feedback to help with mobility and navigation. It's an assistive technology device developed to detect objects and obstacles from different directions as you move. Let me know what you think on the comments!
0:00 - Epic A11y Intro
1:11 - Meet Strap Tech CEO Diego Roel
1:30 - What Is Ara?
1: 34 - What Does it Do and How Does it Work?
7:36 - What Is the Actual Device Like?
10:08 - The Unboxing Experience
14:58 - Wearing the Ara, Haptic vs Audio
16:42 - Adjusting the Haptic and Line Feature
17:50 - Is Ara a Guide Dog or Cane Replacement?
19:56 - Ara’s Reliability
22:06 - Who is Ara For?
23:40 - How Was Ara Developed?
31:59 - Price and Availability
33:35 - Why is AT So Expensive?
36:35 - What do you invasion for Ara and Strap Tech?
38:11 - What's Exciting About AT?
39:55 - Last Words From Diego
40:36 - My Thoughts
Strap Tech Website
www.strap.tech/
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@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Disclaimer: Carrie on Accessibility discusses and features products and services, but this does not represent an endorsement unless explicitly stated.

@motobojo2 Ай бұрын

Very informative and interesting. Thanks. I agree with your observations, conclusions and reservations.

@philippephil99 Ай бұрын

Wow!!!! So Amazing!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Thanks Philippe.

@philippephil99 Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility Thank You SO Much!!!!! To You Carey!!!!!!

@splashesin8 Ай бұрын

I designed myself a similar type harness as an impromptu gimbal to make a subjective video with. It worked pretty well considering how fast I had to just put something together that would work out of what I had on hand in the way of straps and various small bags. I did get a peculiar lower mid back to bikini dimples rash. It may just be my own situation with hives and rashes thing. I understand the exploration factor of beginning to just build a thing out of curiosity and need from the resources you have, as you go along.

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

That sounds interesting. I have an action cam that you can put around your neck.

@burgercide 24 күн бұрын

Sounds great to me! I would definitely use it. I will take all the assistive technology I can get.

@carrieonaccessibility 15 күн бұрын

Hmm. I love your attitude, but I hope it works well as they promise!

@craigwarren4202 Ай бұрын

I would love to have an audio described demo. I'm also wondering about how well it really works doing all processing o'n device and what battery life is like

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Yes.. those are good questions...

@ToughBeifong Ай бұрын

I would say that using a cane as a sword is great especially when it is a cane sword lol. I wish I had thought of this before the interview but I wanted to know if it would interfere with using it if you wore a bag, purse, or backpack while using it. I was not expecting those bloopers and I loved it! Lol. Also, like you said I would at least be willing to give it a try. 💚

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

LOL. of course you would say that. Not great in a classroom though.

@ToughBeifong Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility that depends on the situation. What if you are fighting an enemy in the classroom? Lol

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

@ToughBeifong because that is so likely and so often the case. Lol

@ToughBeifong Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility you never know. It happens all the times in the stories that I read lol

@WillyRosado Ай бұрын

Oh cool

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Thanks! :D

@WillyRosado Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility no problem

@robarsenault1025 Ай бұрын

I bought one when they first came out and I do not use it. It sits in a box

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

That's disappointing.... I've never tried it, but I'm all for new tech. Hopefully, it improves or something better comes along.

@VulcanOnWheels 24 күн бұрын

41:19 If you can't make the clicking sounds required for echolocation, how about using a device to do it for you?

@carrieonaccessibility 15 күн бұрын

I find that many people who are low vision or visually impaired have less success with echolocation than those with less usable vision. Not always, but more vision can sometimes cloud the experience and make it more confusing. Not everyone can use echolocation to the extent or skill that others can. And it is not always the solution.

@OudaiVann Ай бұрын

Why is the website it doesn't support Cambodia country? I click the website it's show nothing in my browser.

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

I'm not sure. :( I would follow up with the company, I have no control over their compatibility.

@OudaiVann Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility please reach out to their company that the website it's not support Cambodia country.

@makkienai Ай бұрын

its not something i would want to wear , i guess it needs to be on top of everything sensors cant becovered. im hoping for this apple earbud with camera but that might be some time still .. but not so invasive just an earbud, its like you said already have a backpack .. greets mak :)

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Haha. It would be cool if it was just a necklace! Imagine that. lol.

@BlindTechAdventures Ай бұрын

This product is very, very limited, and the company is scamming users. Happy to talk about my experiences if you're interested.

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

How is it a scam? What do you mean?

@Riz_ Ай бұрын

Hi Carrie, This product is a scam. Those of us who have bought one have had so many broken promises over a couple of years. I can share more and describe more if you wish.

@carrieonaccessibility Ай бұрын

Is it? What happened?

@Riz_ Ай бұрын

@@carrieonaccessibility I was one of the people who actually had the device early on. Very many promises were made that have not been up to this point ever been addressed. For instance, they promised us a straight line navigation mode where it would let you know when you're going in a straight line. There was also a feature which was supposed to tell you when there were kerbs or steps but the lower senses were still being recommended not to be turned on. Finally, there was another feature whereby if you would stay still for a certain amount of time it would stop conserving battery. That feature has also not been added. There was also supposed to be an easier way to update your ARA that has not been implemented. So many promises were given and none of them have been delivered upon. I have emailed them several times and gotten the same response that we will be working on these things and they haven't done. It's extremely disappointing and there's even more I could say on this subject