NAVI project turns Kinect into a set of eyes for the visually impaired

NAVI project turns Kinect into a set of eyes for the visually impaired: "While we've looked at a couple of efforts to upgrade the humble white cane's capabilities, such as the ultrasonic Ultracane and the laser scanning cane, the decidedly low tech white cane is still one of the most commonly used tools to help the visually impaired get around without bumping into things."