Presentation: Using technology as a blind long distance runner
Location:
- Mountbatten, 6th flr.
Duration
Day of week:
- Monday
Abstract
Simon will talk about the app that keeps him going and allows him to run solo even though blind powered by IBM Cloud. His presentation will explain how he uses Runkeeper's mobile application to overcome his challenge to do what he loves i.e. to run. The Runkeeper app, using IBM Cloud Analytics, tells Simon the distance and pace of his run and using that information he creates a mental map that allows him to run independently so that he doesn't bump into lampposts.
Simon will delve into more detail on how he does it—changes in the terrain he's feeling underfoot are a key element. It goes without saying that his success is more a testament to his spirit than any technology, and many people are using Runkeeper, but it is interesting that cloud is powering so many of the things that we take for granted these days. e.g. IBM Cloud helps Runkeeper process 120,000 global data requests every second.
This is a great showcase of how IBM Cloud is having an impact on society and enabling inspirational stories like Simon's about how IBM Cloud, Mobile and Analytics are transforming Simon's experience of running so that even though he is blind he can now run solo using some great cognitive innovations which have helped get him to where he is today.
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