ArticleJournal of visual impairment & blindness
Obstacle Detection with the Long Cane: Effect of Cane Tip Design and Technique Modification on Performance.
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- Effects of white cane handle angle and technique on upper limb biomechanics and comfort in visually impaired users.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Biomechanics of Long Cane Use.Journal of visual impairment & blindness · 2019Article
- Assessment of the effects of white cane variables on step symmetry of blind individuals.Oman journal of ophthalmologyArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cane tip design and cane technique modification on obstacle detection performance as they interact with the size, height, and position of obstacles.
methodsA repeated-measures design with block randomization was used for the study. In experiment one, participants attempted to detect obstacles with either a marshmallow tip or a bundu basher tip. In experiment two, participants were asked to detect obstacles using either the constant-contact technique or a modified constant-contact technique.
resultsAs predicted, the obstacle detection rate with the bundu basher tip ( DISCUSSION: A bundu basher tip was more advantageous than the marshmallow tip for detecting obstacles. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTITIONERS: Given the findings of the study, cane users and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists should consider using or recommending a bundu basher tip (or a similar tip that has an increased contact area with the walking surface), particularly when the traveling environment often presents unexpected obstacles that may trip the cane user.
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