ECHOLOCATION

Some animals, including some humans, have a unique ability called echolocation. It resembles having a built-in sonar system similar to the one used by submarines. Using vocalizations, such as a click or a shout, sound waves are carried via the water or the air. The sound then returns like an echo when it strikes an object. The individuals or animals may determine the location of the items, their distance from them, and occasionally even what they appear to be by carefully listening to these echoes. It's similar to employing sound waves to virtually "see" the environment around them even though they are blind. They can navigate, obtain food, and avoid obstacles thanks to their ability.

In everyday life, Echolocation can help people with visual impairments become more independent and mobile. They can confidently move through crowded areas, find specific objects in their environment, and navigate busy streets by intentionally listening to the echoes rebounding off nearby objects. They can comfortably navigate the world thanks to echolocation, which also improves their general quality of life and makes it possible for them to engage in a variety of activities to a greater extent.

In the book, See What I'm Saying: The Extraordinary Powers of Our Five Senses, A cool example of this was when the author spoke about how the blind use Echolocation while biking in different terrains. His example showed how those trained to echolocate were able to pick up on even the smallest rock that might get in their way. Biking is an activity that must originally feel impossible to those who are visually impaired, however learning to echolocate gives them a new sense of individuality.