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The BAT K-Sonar

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We offer you a unique ultrasonic sensing device, designed to combine with the long cane into a much more powerful means for independent travel by blind and visually impaired people.

Just as naval sonar allows mariners to make perceptions about the underwater environment, so the 'K' Sonar allows those who use it to make perceptions about their surroundings that otherwise would not be possible.

Bats and dolphins perceive their worlds with built-in sonar systems that broadcast ultrasound waves to detect objects in their environment.

The 'K' Sonar we brought into the world of the Blind, uses innovative KASPA (Kay's Advanced Spatial Perception Aid) technology to mimic the bat's sonar capability of perceiving the surroundings in the same way that a flashlight enables one to see in the dark.

The use of the 'K' Sonar helps to enable the Blind to be more aware of their environment. The use of the 'K' Sonar increases travel safety and reduces stress, which instills confidence. The use of the 'K' Sonar motivates more blind people to venture out into public places.

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BAT K-Sonar Testimonials

The new K Sonar device has been amazingly useful - and tremendously enjoyable to use! It's fantastic for providing earlier warning of obstacles than the cane can provide, so I can avoid them more smoothly. In particular, waist-level objects and below are much more visible with the K Sonar. It also can provide good indications of objects to either side of the wearer, which makes navigating to particular locations much easier than with only a cane - which can't tell what one might be passing on the street.

Natasha Pearce, New Zealand, K-Sonar user