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Scientists design low-cost indoor navigation system for blind

Scientists design low-cost indoor navigation system for blind

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  •  May 29, 2012
  •  Scientists design low-cost indoor navigation system for blind
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“This is a very cool mix of disciplines”   University of Nevada, Reno computer science engineering team Kostas Bekris and Eelke Folmer presented their indoor navigation system for people with visual impairments at two national [...]

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