Blindness fascinates many people, who often want to understand the “lived experience” of blind individuals. Consider this insider’s view of the blind mind.

In the minds of many sighted people, my white cane announces that I am missing ... But the helper often assumes incorrectly that the blind person is incapable of performing a task on their own.

Robbie the RoboGuide was showcased at RNIB Scotland’s Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow this week.