“Since users can check slopes in advance, it will be easier for them to get to their destinations. This will be useful in promoting accessible tourism,” said Takaaki Chin, director of the Hyogo institute.
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Kobe lab, tech firm developing map app to check slope safety for wheelchair users - The Mainichi
KOBE -- A prototype app that determines route safety for wheelchair users has been jointly developed by a lab and a tech firm in this west Japan city.
schroth-sensei, alliejay and 2 others2 Comments
Very important in a mountainous country like Japan!
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Agreed! Similarly, I have been saved by google street view when planning a route to an important meeting, but the issue wasn’t visible on the maps view. The shortest route had me going up a stairway with dozens of steps, if I hadn’t double checked it the detour may of made me late. An app like this would be welcome.
