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Sat-nav system plan to help blind navigate Swansea

A SAT-NAV system for blind people could make Swansea one of the easiest cities to navigate in the world.

There are plans to make sure that people who are unable to see have the freedom to access the whole city, along with Cardiff, thanks to a palm-held device.

The machine allows people to either text or speak and confirm their final destination.

Developers Peepo have created a device which clips onto the guide dog's handle, to help people get around.

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