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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"guide dogs"”.
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Examining the relationship between puppy raisers and guide dogs in training
Dogs play a unique role in the lives of humans. Many people form positive relationships with dogs but some do not. In working dogs, the relationship that dogs form with humans is particularly important due to the trust people need to put in their dogs. The aim of this dissertation was examine the …
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Older Adults’ Perspective: Exploring the Experience of Owning a Guide Dog
<p>Guide dogs have been shown to be an effective assistive device that can help older adults with low vision navigate their community and improve overall well-being. Despite vast research conducted on pet therapy and dog companionship, limited research exists on the facilitators and barriers of …
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A wearable navigation system for augmenting guide dog object detection
… collisions. Blind people rely upon tools such as guide dogs to navigate the world around them. However, even guide dogs are prone to errors that leave their owners prone to unexpected collisions with objects, such as low-hanging branches and street signs, that may cause bodily harm. This work …
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Increasing Occupational Participation of Older Adults with Low Vision Through an Occupation-Based Exercise Video
… many older adults would benefit from having a guide dog as an assistive device. When walking with a guide dog, different upper extremity muscles and postures are adopted to handle the guide dog. However, older adults with low vision may not be in the proper physical condition to meet the …
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SMARTGUIDE: Revolutionizing the Depth and Dependability of Vision-Impaired Navigation
… navigation. Traditional aids like canes, guide dogs, and GPS offer basic support but lack the sophistication to provide contextual understanding, precise navigation, or real-time hazard alerts. This project presents SmartGuide, a mobile app designed to enhance the independence of visually …
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Navigator- A navigation system for the visually impaired
… and the conventional methods are using canes or guide dogs or human assistance. This system would use voice-to-text and text-to-speech technologies to communicate with the user easily effectively. The system would also give turn-by-turn voice navigation while detecting any obstacles on the way. …