Difference between revisions of "Lechal"
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| + | Enhancement - Lechal expands user's cognition by providing discreet way of showing directions. | ||
== Ethical & Health Issues == | == Ethical & Health Issues == | ||
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| + | we are not aware of any ethical or health issues connected to this particular device. | ||
== Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | == Public & Media Impact and Presentation == | ||
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| + | http://www.gizmag.com/lechal-haptic-feedback-navigation-shoes/30939/ | ||
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| + | http://xingmagazine.com/technology-wearable-tech-if-a-solution-is-not-crazy-it-does-not-excite-me-krispian-lawrence/ | ||
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| + | http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/indian-footwear-lechal-visually-impaired.html#!bDxmi2 | ||
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| + | http://www.apnnews.com/2014/02/11/ducere-technologies-launches-lechal-worlds-first-interactive-haptic-based-footwear/ (already in ref in infobox) | ||
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| + | More at: http://lechal.com/press.html | ||
== Public Policy == | == Public Policy == | ||
Revision as of 09:55, 23 June 2016
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| Category | Limb-mounted |
| Developer | Ducere Technologies Pvt. Ltd. [1][2] |
| Announced | 2 November 2011 [3] |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: September 2014 [4] |
| Price | 160 USD [5] (June 2016) |
| Operating system | none (pairs with Android or iOS) |
| Sensors |
none |
| Weight | 22 g [6] |
| Controls |
smartphone |
| Data available | Good |
| Risk factor | Low |
| Not Standalone | |
| http://www.lechal.com | |
Lechal are Bluetooth-enabled insoles developed by an Indian company Ducere Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The insoles pair wirelessly with the user's smartphone and based on the GPS data provided can offer directional guidance in the form of vibrations. If the set GPS route requires the user to turn left, the left Lechal insole with vibrate which informs the user they should take left. The company originally developed the device to be used by visually impaired persons, but later expanded to regular users. The technology gives users directions without the need to use their smartphones to look up the map.
In addition to the Pods, Lechal offers shoes, insoles, docking station , and a workout mobile app for Android and iOS.
Contents
Main characteristics
The insoles utilize small wireless, battery-powered devices called "Pods". These are steel encased vibration motors and inertial sensors that are attached to Lechal shoes or inserted into insoles. After pairing the Pods with a smartphone, they offer vibrational feedback based on the GPS directions received from the device. The Pods can be charged via Lechal's docking stations.[7]
Purpose
The purpose of the device is to give directions via vibrational-feedback. This leaves the user's hands free and liberates them from looking at a map.
Company & People
Lechal is developed by an Indian company Ducere Technologies Pvt. Ltd. that is based in Secunderabad, India.[8] The company was established in 2011.[9]
- Krispian Lawrence - Co-founder & CEO
- Anirudh Sharma - Co-founder & CTO
Important Dates
2011 - Ducere Technologies was established.
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Enhancement - Lechal expands user's cognition by providing discreet way of showing directions.
Ethical & Health Issues
we are not aware of any ethical or health issues connected to this particular device.
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
http://www.gizmag.com/lechal-haptic-feedback-navigation-shoes/30939/
http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/indian-footwear-lechal-visually-impaired.html#!bDxmi2
http://www.apnnews.com/2014/02/11/ducere-technologies-launches-lechal-worlds-first-interactive-haptic-based-footwear/ (already in ref in infobox)
More at: http://lechal.com/press.html
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ http://www.lechal.com/about.html
- ↑ https://www.duceretech.com/ducere/aboutus.html
- ↑ http://www.apnnews.com/2014/02/11/ducere-technologies-launches-lechal-worlds-first-interactive-haptic-based-footwear/
- ↑ http://www.businessinsider.com/lechal-smart-shoes-2014-7
- ↑ https://store.lechal.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=99
- ↑ http://www.lechal.com/technology.html
- ↑ http://www.lechal.com/technology.html
- ↑ https://www.duceretech.com/ducere/contact.html
- ↑ https://www.duceretech.com/ducere/aboutus.html
