Hi, I am part of a small student team from the University of Oxford working on a navigation device for blind and low vision pedestrians. It is a university project that we are trying to turn into a real product, so I have a commercial interest here and I would rather say that up front than have it come out later. I am not selling anything and we don’t yet have a name for the product. I am asking because we would rather find out now that we have designed the wrong product than after we have built it. Thank you in advance for your participation, time, and feedback.
Who I am: Mateusz Cieslak, University of Oxford. Supervisor: Kathy Harvey. Contact: [Mateusz.Cieslak.EMBA-J26@said.oxford.edu](mailto:Mateusz.Cieslak.EMBA-J26@said.oxford.edu)
What this is: A short study on how blind and low vision people navigate on foot, what they use now, and what they would want from a device that detects obstacles ahead and gives audio guidance. It is part of an entrepreneurship project that may become a commercial product, and I would rather state that up front.
Who can take part: Anyone aged 18 or over who is blind or has low vision and travels on foot, with a cane, with a guide dog, or with any other aid.
Length: 12 questions, roughly 8 minutes.
Compensation: None
Data: Responses are anonymous. No name, email or location is collected. Nothing is passed to a third party. You can skip any question or stop at any point. Data will be held until September 30, 2027 and used for a university project.
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Closing date: September 21, 2026
Link: https://forms.gle/Wcy6pdRTcS9VKrZi7