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Obstacle Detection

Obstacle Detection continuously monitors the space in front of you and warns you about objects in your path. The closer something is, the more urgent the warning — closer objects get faster, louder alerts, while distant objects get a single calm notice.

How to Use

Turn it on

Hold the button and say:

  • “Start detection”
  • “Start obstacle detection”
  • “Start obstacle”

Chinese: “开始检测”, “开始障碍物检测”

Turn it off

  • “Stop detection”
  • “Stop obstacle detection”
  • “Stop obstacle”

Chinese: “停止检测”, “停止障碍物检测”

What to Expect

When detection is on, VISION speaks up whenever something is close enough to matter.

Example

VISION: “Obstacle ahead — person, arm’s length away.”

(you step back)

VISION: “Clear.”

Distance Zones

VISION announces obstacles with different urgency levels:

ZoneMeaningUrgency
CriticalArm’s length (very close)DANGER — stop immediately
CautionAbout one step awayURGENT — slow down
WarningAbout two steps awayBe aware
FarA few meters aheadLow priority notice

Closer obstacles are announced more frequently. Far obstacles get a single mention unless they get closer.

Vibration Feedback

Along with voice alerts, the glasses also vibrate when obstacles are close — faster vibrations for closer obstacles. This gives you a physical sense of proximity even in noisy environments.

Smart Prioritization

When multiple obstacles are detected, VISION prioritizes so the most important information comes first:

  1. Vehicles — cars, bikes, trucks
  2. People
  3. Furniture and everyday objects
  4. Small items

Photos of detected obstacles are saved so your caretaker can review them in the mobile app if needed.