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Transport
The WeWalk correctly indicated the nearest bus stop as well as other bus stops
in my environment. The announcement of the next busses to come was correct
to the minute.
Obstacle Detection
Once you power the WeWalk can on, it can detect obstacles by means of its
ultrasonic sensor on the handle. My dog probably could hear the ultrasound,
because he got away from me immediately when I switched the cane on.
When it detects an obstacle, the handle starts vibrating. If you place your
thumb on the two little buttons on the upper side of the handle, the vibration
can be felt a bit better in your finger.
The detection range apparently can be set in the app's preferences, but I could
not figure the real difference between the options.
For obstacle detection the cane must not be paired with your smartphone and
the app can be closed. This feature is built-in in the handle itself.
