Can a blind person drive a car? Possibly, according to scientists and the National Federation of the Blind, who will present a prototype of such as vehicle next year.
The car will be fitted with technology that allows a blind person to drive independently, the NFB and Virginia Tech University said. It uses non-visual aids such as sensors that indicate when turns in the road are approaching via vibrating gloves. Puffs of compressed air on the face will alert the driver to obstacles.
Other aids include a vibrating vest to give feedback on speed and a steering wheel as well audio cues and spoken commands.
The model to be presented next year will be a modified Ford Escape SUV.