Learn beluga’s sounds
Audio practice · Simulated examples
Practice while standing still. Listen through your earbuds. Left and right cues indicate the obstacle’s side. Faster repeats mean it is closer.
No camera or microphone is used in practice. These examples do not detect anything around you.
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Head-height obstacle
Two rising notes mean an obstacle near your head.
Edge or drop-off
A falling tone warns of a possible drop in the ground ahead.
Blocked path
Three taps mean an obstacle covers much of the walking corridor.
Other obstacle
A short wooden tick means an obstacle in your walking corridor.
Pole
A metallic ping marks a narrow, pole-like obstacle.
Bicycle
A double bell is the cue for a bicycle or motorcycle.
Person
A soft marimba note is the cue for a person.
Vehicle
A brief buzz is the cue for a car, bus or truck.