National Federation of the Blind to Debut Car That Can Be Driven Independently by the Blind at Rolex 24
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NFB, Virginia Tech, and Grand-Am Form Historic Partnership to Advance Innovative Technology
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering (Virginia Tech) announced today that they have partnered to demonstrate the first street vehicle equipped with technology allowing a blind person to drive independently. The vehicle is scheduled to be demonstrated to the public as part of the pre-race activities at the 2011 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The Ford Escape, equipped with nonvisual interface technology, will be driven by a blind individual who will navigate part of the famed Daytona International Speedway course on January 29, 2011.See the full content of this document
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National Federation of the Blind to Debut Car That Can Be Driven Independently by the Blind at Rolex 24
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "The National Federation of the Blind is dedicated to the development of innovative technology to improve the lives of blind Ameri...
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