SHANGHAI, July 1 (Reuters) - It's less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot "guide dog" could one day help vision impaired people live more independently, according to ...

When an optometrist asked Trevor Landurand ’23 to read the letters on an eye chart during the summer following his sophomore year, he responded, “I’m still waiting for the eye chart to go up.” The ...

What features does a robotic guide dog need? Ask the blind, say researchers. A new study identifies how to develop robot guide dogs with insights from guide dog users and trainers. What features does ...

Chris Bohmer is raising Oasis, a black lab puppy. He’s the 14th guide dog since 2008 she’s helped train for the organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Bohmer, 70, found out about Guiding Eyes — a ...

If you've ever wondered what the world's best job really is, this unique role could be a very strong contender. Ellie Brown, 30, is a 'dog matchmaker' or, as she is officially known, a Guide Dog ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — For many people, dogs aren't just best friends—they are a lifeline, helping those who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. September is National Guide Dog Month ...