News release from Turnstone:
Turnstone wheelchair basketball team tries out Google Glass from Longe Optical
(August 20, 2014) – Turnstone and Longe Optical tried out the Google Glass on some of our Bandit Wheelchair Basketball players.
On August 21st, members of the Turnstone Bandits Wheelchair basketball team demoed the Google Glass for Longe Optical in a scrimmage match.
This showed how the combination of the high-definition digital lenses (that are offered on all Longe Optical glasses) and the Google Glass unit, that is able to provide players with a unique basketball experience and, as it is recorded the activities are from a first-person view, it will give others a unique perspective on the skill and expertise required in wheelchair basketball.
This is a great opportunity to showcase our athletes as well as great technology that will be useful in the future for many athletes especially those working on an elite level of training in hopes to become Paralympic athletes.
About Google Glass
A wearable computer that is developed by Google. It is worn on a person’s head, with a screen sitting in front of the eyes that displays information like a smartphone. It is instructed through natural language voice commands.About Longe Optical
For over 60 years, Longe Optical has and is continuing to set the highest standards for quality, service, and competitive prices to residents living in Northeast Indiana. With a passion for improving your eye care, Longe is constantly pushing the bar to deliver you the best selection of designer frames and the most-knowledgeable independent optometrists and staff members you’ll find anywhere. In addition, you still get our One-year Worry-free Guarantee as well as the latest advancements in lenses with our ClearVu Digitalâ„¢ technology made in our local on-site digital lab.About Turnstone
Founded in 1943, Turnstone empowers people with disabilities by maximizing their independence. The agency’s mission is to provide therapeutic, educational, wellness and recreational programs to empower people with disabilities, and it is the only not-for-profit in the region that offers a full range of programs and facilities designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities.
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