Duration 31:12

Trying A $600 SMART Cane for the Blind

by Molly Burke

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Published 10 Aug 2021

This video is sponsored by Skillshare. The first 1000 people to click the link will get a one month trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/mollyburke07211 Shop for the WeWalk cane and other tools for the blind at https://thelowvisionshop.com/ Molly Burke WRITTEN ON SCREEN: 13:54 - OMG… WeWALK! Not WeWork… 20:22 - I think this is probably what they meant and I just didn’t get it…? Also, I think my hand is just smaller than most people and because the handle is very chunky, much larger than a normal one, it is more uncomfortable with my tiny hands! 20:42 - As normally? Well done Molly... 35:51 - I have a boyfriend so this is purely hypothetical! Join my exclusive Killer Bee Club at https://www.patreon.com/mollyburke Download my Audiobook "It's Not What It Looks Like" on Audible: https://audible.com/mollyburke Follow Me: Instagram: @mollyburkeofficial Facebook: http://facebook.com/mollyburkeofficial Twitter: @mollybofficial TikTok: @mollyburkeofficial LEARN MORE: http://mollyburkeofficial.com Big thanks to my Patron’s for supporting my content! Marie Bordeleau Christian Traci Cummins Maddy Duke Stephen Garcia Kayla Haysley Jessamyn Jess/theyloveyou Bailey Mae Ariela Jaylon Aliah Maiken Helen Johnsson Ashley Jones McCay Johns Caitlin Smith Sofia Sousa Ava Bender Erin Horowitz Sophie Reynolds Rachel Carter Caroline Morgan Hunter Walden Abigail Osburn I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕

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@MollyBurkeOfficial3 years ago Even though my first experience using WeWalk wasn't the best, I'm certain some of it was user error and I know it will take some getting used to! I can certainly see some of the benefits to it and think it would be most useful to those who frequently find themselves hitting their heads. I would love to see the price point become a bit more affordable and can't wait to see what the WeWalk team does next! Follow @mollyburkeofficial on TikTok for updates on my Smart Cane experience! (We're almost at a MILLION over there!)
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@cheyennemarie70753 years ago I wonder if the clock directions were a little off because you hold the handle a little differently than described, or because youre left-handed. It was probably tested with almost exclusively right-handed people. 629
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@B3TT3RDAYS3 years ago It almost sounds like it needs to be calibrated. I wonder if there' s something the wewalk team can help you do to calibrate it or if some innovation it sounds really cool and promising in concept. I hope they can help you or take your input and make it more helpful and accessible. ...Expand 386
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@JustaMentalNote3 years ago This is a statement on health care in the us, but when you said the cane cost $600, my first thought was oh, thats not too bad. Ive seen so many pi id="hidden4"eces of equipment costing thousands and thousands of dollars that $600 seems so small in comparison. Being disabled in the us is expensive. ...Expand 482
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@greenarcane78763 years ago I would love to see an in-depth review in a couple of weeks or months. Great video molly! 288
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@shannonreilly11483 years ago " reduced location accuracy" could possibly be a gps signal issue, as in satellite signals not being able to trliaterate well. That can sometimes . ...Expand 395
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@gabrielaparadamorose61833 years ago Id like to hear adrians review if we walk too? Hes taller and i wonder if it reacts differently for him? 494
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@christydonnelly96183 years ago I wonder if part of the issue with the slightly off directional instructions might be interference from buildings? I know the gps always has difficulty whe thank you for sharing your experiences and making the rest of us stop and consider others. I have shared a couple of your guide dog videos with my grade 2 students to help raise their awareness of others as well as proper respect for working service dogs. They loved them. ...Expand 338
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@k5678d3 years ago Molly mentioned her boyfriend! Yay i wasn' t sure if they were still together. I' m glad she provided a kind criticism. 51
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@xoxo624773 years ago This looks like a stick vacuum to me. Anyone else?
also, could you wrap some red tape around the end to make sure people know? 372
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@jean-nee89723 years ago Technology is getting so advanced; it' s about time they innovate it in these areas to help make the world more accessible. There' s so much potential . ...Expand 300
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@akaCONSTANTINE3 years ago It would be neat to see them adapt that to make it just the sensor that you can clip onto your already owned cane. Would be cheaper, more accessible to all, and comfortable because you can use the cane your used to! 139
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@heatherbusjahn96143 years ago It sounds like this cane is a good start. The app and directions needs to be perfect and they aren' t there yet. It also sounds like they need to make a children' s size handle for children and children sized adults. ...Expand 147
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@bigv19933 years ago I love how you where still so nice about the company even after a bad experience and how you kept a open mind and said i' m going to tweak it and see what happens. I love your channel and you seem so genuine and lovely. 71
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@MissySimpleM3 years ago It' s pretty normal to have a usb charger on one end in europe. I didn' t know that in america you' re moving fully towards usb-c on both ends. Here we usually have a usb-usb-c pairing. 61
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@secretaltruism41743 years ago When travel is allowed, i' d love a series about mobility and accessibility for the blind in different countries. You could meet up with other blind . ...Expand 59
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@kirstenclamann31333 years ago Videos about the gear you have to assist you are really awesome to see! I' m planning on being an occupational therapist and you have educated me so much! 75
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@Homo.Raccoon3 years ago Kind of a weird comment, but i' m really glad that the youtube comments aren' t being mean or accusing molly of " faking her the amount of people on tiktok that were saying " oh, how does she know what colour it is? " or " why does she need sunglasses if she' s blind? " really disappointed me. Some people on there are just toxic and rude as hell. ...Expand 8
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@lovetorontohockey3 years ago As a sighted person, i really appreciate all your videos. Learning about how important technology is to accessibility, especially as it pertains to aids . ...Expand 32
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@kabean093 years ago Just fyi there was some blurring around molly at one point when she was walking outside (intentional i assume for safety) but then none at all in the id="hidden16" next segment where you can clearly see what the streets and buildings look like as she' s walking. Letting you know in case you want to edit that segment. ...Expand 31
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@loriwilliams70833 years ago Im so glad they are finally making white canes more advanced. One of my biggest challenges is reading bus numbers and having to depend on the driver or someone else to tell me what it is. 24
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@mwernli28863 years ago I' d love to see more about this cane and/or others, if they even exist. I really like your content molly. Since i am not blind, i have to confess that . ...Expand 46
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@justalittlebawn3 years ago As a young, sighted designer whos interested in universal design this was fascinating! I love your videos molly! 24
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@alexandracasey17153 years ago Its so cool that these are a thing. My husband designed and programmed a prototype for a similar product while he was in college years ago. 52
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@kbrown55233 years ago I' m not on tiktok so i' d love to see an update here. I totally get why you do most updates over there, but i think another video' s worth of information after using it for longer would be great! 26
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@makcantrell58403 years ago So cool that you were able to find some more resources and see how they may help youcant wait to watch. 90
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@annikabenson64373 years ago Hey molly, i just want to thank you for the awareness you' ve spread on this channel about blindness. I was assisting a girl with blindness at summer . ...Expand 6
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@ingni1234563 years ago It would be great if they' d adapt their canes better to different body sizes. In this case, perhaps a smaller handle option! 119
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@princessaurora11113 years ago Sadly my sister is both blind and special needs, and it took her a year just to learn how to talk to alexa, and she still doesn' t understand things . ...Expand 2
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@reaganj7503 years ago Its surprising to see there isnt more innovation towards something that can actually help or save blind cane users. We create all sorts of other tec id="hidden22"h just for entertainment but this is actually helpful and necessary. With more time and people high tech canes can be the slick and small cane that people usually use so it doesnt feel like you have to relearn to hold something. I hope more energy goes towards this. ...Expand 9
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@sngray113 years ago I am so happy that you finally decided to make this video! I have heard wonderful things about this smart cane and the company that created it! And i id="hidden23" would love to see an update on your experience with this smart cane in the future. ...Expand 35
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@haleygardner79523 years ago Molly i loved hearing you mention your dad so many times! I' ve watched you for a few years now and especially through the pandemic and i know how much . ...Expand 4
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@JadeCanada2373 years ago It' s an interesting concept. I could see this working better as a fitness bracelet type device that you add a tracking sticker or tile type device . ...Expand 8
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@nectarina38913 years ago It seems like a sensor on a pin or brooch you could wear on your chest that connected to an app would be more helpful and wouldn' t add weight to the cane. 71
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@zog93 years ago A few years ago now, i tried out an ultracane, which uses ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles above and below waist height & vibrates the handle when interestingly, the hand grip for the ultracane is what the wewalk cane manual described, thumb out on the grip and other fingers around the handle, but the ultracane rep i talked to knew that wasn' t a standard grip position. So i have no idea why wewalk think it is!. ...Expand 7
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@Maddym3653 years ago I think its time we do something molly does every day.
me, eating pasta, go to starbucks. 17
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@anaos10043 years ago Thats such a cool technology! Im sure theyll hear feedback and continue to improve the device! I would love to see an update 1 to 2 months from now to see if your perspective changed at all. 22
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@ankevangerwen61913 years ago It' s interesting to see the differences between canes. Here in the netherlands the cane i use is white with some red stripes around it (i' m legally . ...Expand 4
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@njm573 years ago About a year ago my son was on a tv programme in the uk calledhe has been part of a trial that used a tablet to help him to be more independent. On the same show was a lady trying out that cane. She liked it but had the same problem as you as it directed her beyond the shop she wanted to visit. ...Expand 3
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@blindvegan3 years ago Being completely blind with no light perception im always interested in any new technology that can help the problem is the cost of the technology makes it beyond the reach for a lot of us. 21
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@CanadianChipmunk3 years ago Just a thought in reference to the safety notifications you brought up i would steer away from a beeping sound as a notification. People have learned to . ...Expand 10
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@hydrorouge3 years ago Such a cool idea! Interested to see further updates. Im sighted, but I have other disabilities and find innovative disability tech to be such a great a nd exciting market that so much more can be done with! ALSO: Im not sure if anyone else has mentioned this but your final description tag for words on screen gives the time stamp , but it isnt an active time stamp since it isnt an active time in this video. I think its meant to be at as that is when the associated words are on the video. I hope thats helpful. .. ...Expand 23
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@Maddym3653 years ago Hi molly, i used to work at a technology store, and the micro usb is standard for technology that isnt cell phones. 99% of tech (like headphones, and other smaller stuff is micro usb. This is so exciting for you! 12
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@sadboygreggy3 years ago the cane is a true hero for keep registering an obstacle while filming lol. 8
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@alizarehman35473 years ago Molly have you ever heard about the strap technology with that though youre not using the cane at all its basically just a strap that you are across you . ...Expand 16
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@koconnell9683 years ago Molly, your note about having small hands and it being harder to grip is so, so relatable. I' m sighted and don' t use a cane, but i absolutely notice i even have some trouble in my current job in shipping, lifting (usually fairly heavy) boxes that are small enough to grip in one of my hands but large enough that it' s an uncomfortable and sometimes painful pull on my wrists. Neither of the two guys on my team have that issue, but i make do. ...Expand 15
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@emmshelley3 years ago Omg thethis dad? " in regards to the micro usb was so sweet and endearing! Reminds me of things i ask my dad as well, so cute molly! 2
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@thecomorbiditycurator80183 years ago We love accessibility and innovation for the disabled community! Yass!
perhaps the mapping issue is due to the calibration and signal delay. id="hidden38" every gps service ever puts my house on the opposite side if the street and down the street about 4 properties. Sometimes the mapping technology is the problem. Sometimes the signal delay is the issue. I hope we walk will work to improve that.
you talked about the uber and walking route being public for safety' s sake. Does the we walk cane have any emergency features as is? When i was in college, i often passed a blind woman on the sidewalks between classes who used a cane. I frequently witnessed the same group of rude guys intentionally shove her around and try to disorient her. They would then laugh when she nearly walked into oncoming traffic because she got turned around (i am not a monster, so i helped however i could. I think this cane is a great resource for safety because it can help a person better collect themself after a confusing incident. But i also think a discrete trigger for an alarm would be helpful in cases like what i witnessed on campus. That student could' ve triggered an alarm to get someone' s attention who could help, and it could' ve silently sent her location info to local police and/or an emergency contact the campus hadblue poles" every so many yards that students could use to set off a loud alarm and blue light siren if they were in danger while they spoke over a speaker with the campus pd. The poles immediately reported the location and began recording audio and video of whatever was happening in the vicinity. I think that a similar concept would really improve the safety and security of the we walk. ...Expand 18
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@theiconicimage3 years ago I' m not blind and i watch these videos specifically to see what a badass determined attitude can accomplish no matter the obstacles. No one is better . ...Expand
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@philippapascoe61893 years ago From uk, i' ve always been taught the exact same way, index finger down the flat and gripped. They generally say the flat should be pointed up but i . ...Expand 29
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@TheCreatorClassroom2 years ago Going back and watching a new video every day. This was the one i chose to watch today - and btw: when you demonstrated how you were taught to use the . ...Expand 1
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@lilumi3 years ago I feel like it would make more sense to have the sensor around your neck like a necklace or something, it does look pretty bulky and heavy to have to carry. 38
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@sofiaramirez51453 years ago I think it' s really great that you are honest about your experience. First times with new technology are hard and maybe it' s not going to be everyone' s . ...Expand 4
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@lassesipila64183 years ago A thought comes to mind regarding the angular mistake, guiding you toinstead of twelve. If you' re used to holding the other cane differently, was the smart-cane held straight when it guided you wrong? Then again it' s like a sixty degree divergence, so i guess that' s something you would have noticed when you were solving for that. ...Expand 46
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@RebelliousStory3 years ago I' m 4' 10 too and the struggle of being too tiny for many mobility devices is real. I need pediatric height for canes and walkers! It can make it super difficult to find ones that work. 2
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@jemmadobbygriffin31273 years ago As someone who is also5' 2 and has very small hands i relate to things being hard to grip when they are too big. 7
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@nimthorp53903 years ago I' m in the uk and was taught to hold the long cane the same way as you, with my pointer finger on the flat edge. 4
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@Hauabhier3 years ago I assume those handles are going to get smaller and lighter really quick, and things like app optimization are also not that hard to come by these days. . ...Expand 16
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@rebasack213 years ago This product clearly has some really great potential. I feel like if the company was willing to partner with people like molly to work on better physical . ...Expand 3
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@anodysseyofsteven19853 years ago Hi molly.
i would love to see a follow up video of you using the cane. Ive been actually thinking about getting those cane. I will have to agree t . ...Expand 3
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@inekogary88703 years ago I totally agree i prefer guide dogs over my cane. Because being both deaf blind. I feel more safe with my guide dogs and more confident. Ive been a guide dog users for 25 years. 12
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@leahwolfe-fratiani86463 years ago Does it have a left handed / right handed setting? I noticed you' re a left habded usee, and was thinking maybe it was telling you 2 when you expected 12 because of the orientation of the handle being offset to the left. ...Expand 78
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@julieannemichelle3 years ago Thank you, molly! You did a very good review! Even though i have low vision i did learn how to walk with a can. I also need gps due to not being able id="hidden51" to see the name of the streets or not being able to see names of stores.
i have been hit a couple times on a sidewalk because i couldnt see a person on a bike coming.
now i live in a different location and thats tough for me until im used to my surroundings.
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@AdventuresWithBambi3 years ago We hold our canes the same as you here in the uk: 2
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@JakeFrommStatefarm.Tiffygg893 years ago The cane slid right under an obstacle and my face. Did not the look on your face when you said that. You are beautiful molly.
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@ToqTheWise3 years ago So in college my disability advisor was blind which by the way was super cool having another disabled person be my disability advisor because one of my . ...Expand 1
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@Ace-jk8mq3 years ago My friend just recently got this. She is nearly fully blind. She has always used a guide dog but her current one is 10 years old and she can' t get another one any time soon.
hope you like it molly! 40
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@catalinacerdam3 years ago Hi molly! I love your videos, i' m not blind but i' ve struggled with mental illness and can relate to so much of your content, i' m watching you from chile. 3
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@melissaslegallyblindworld3 years ago Hi molly mel again, regarding the wewalk cane, i sadly don' t have this. But, i heard of how assistive it is, being 20/200 in my right eye with tunnel . ...Expand 1
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@Remnants_3 years ago Thanks for doing all these videos, its helpful to see how accessible devices are for people who are actually using them. In my job, i can see how an a . ...Expand
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@ewelinak53063 years ago I' m 5' 11 (at least that is what internet told me, i usually use metric system) i' m not blind but visually inpaired and when i don' t wear also, if it is interesting for anybody, in my coutry canes for bilnd are alternatetry white and red. ...Expand 1
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@arwyngi3 years ago I really want another fashion video soon, those are my favorites. Love you molly (you have great fashion sense im jealous lol) 9
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@kittikat41243 years ago For the clock directions, it may because it is exclusively right handed. Since youre left handed, the handle is flipped the other direction, so maybe i . ...Expand 3
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@caitlync66133 years ago I' ve been so excited for this video! I' m glad you took the time for yourself to do this at your own pace. Thank you for sharing this adventure! 1
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@kittenseven42693 years ago It would be cool if wewalk came out with aversion for adolescents and petite adults. 72
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@AngeDeJmusic3 years ago Omg i can understand the text to speech at the speed you have! Oao that is so cool! 1
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@mansiondionne3 years ago Only halfway through the video. And i wish that it could detect stairs and drop offs. Its always nice to kind of have a heads up. 18
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@Mia-fv3zz3 years ago Im not blind but i still love videos where people test stuff and also its molly so of course imma watch it. 2
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@user-hl5ed9pd5g3 years ago Your lipgloss and makeup in the beginning looks so good it makes you shine. I love your glam but this look is so pretty.
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@MearcyLin3 years ago When you said something molly does every day i was like. Its starbucks. 3
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@bekkahboodles3 years ago I love the sensor, that seemed to be the coolest bit by far to me. I' m not visually impaired so i don' t know what it' s really like being blind, . ...Expand
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@reneelemay64173 years ago I love when you review stuff like this and you give them ideas on how to improve it. So helpful and i hope they take what you have said and use it to improve on it.
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@cortney37983 years ago This popped up in myand i am soo glad i am here. 1
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@zoequick64643 years ago I am the size of an 11 year old child had me rolling. 6
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@woleadekanye53102 years ago You' re a great teacher. I understand it. Thank you.
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@maureen_clare3 years ago I wish 1, 0 more people would realize the awesome amazingness that is molly burke and subscribe. 1
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@pepsimax80783 years ago I have been super excited for this video, and i really hope you will do an update. I am not blind, but i do love tech stuff, and i am always intrigued by what possible tech is out there to help people with a disabillity. 2
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@anodysseyofsteven19853 years ago Hi molly.
i think you should definitely put in your two cents with the creator of the wii walk and let him know the good points and bad points . ...Expand 1
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@ponetium3 years ago Yes! Please do a follow up video! This is fascinating!
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@susanwilliams23923 years ago I' ve had the exact same problem with blind navigation apps blind square and lazarillo, the directions are off, even more off than you were saying. . ...Expand 2
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@bethanyminar72833 years ago Id love to see an update! This is super interesting to me, as my vision is worsening and eventually ill need to start using assistance. Super cool! 2
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@supersloths70523 years ago I' ve been waiting to see this video ever since molly mentioned it < 3. 6
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@inekogary88703 years ago I have three different kinds of canes. I have a straight cane from national federation of the blind. And i have a telescopic king that collapses like an . ...Expand 7
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@jenniicaroline12183 years ago You shoes also look comfortable and cute when you are out walking! I never found a good sandal this season! 1
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@sophiegeppert3 years ago Molly is so close to 2 million subscribers. So proud of you molly.
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@GP-oq1ty3 years ago Can i just say it is very satisfying when people stop and let you pass or a crowd parts for you.
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@cherylcorbett58293 years ago Im sighted so this is obviously something i cant relate to personally but i think this is really cool! Everything tech has its beginnings and just get . ...Expand
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@hakunamatata64883 years ago Yes! Ive been waiting for this video ever since you showed the wewalk. This type of technology is so amazing!