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The press release on the project states that, according to the China Blind Association, there are more than 17 million blind people in China, yet only just over 400 active guide dogs.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 July 2024
The robot dog, which is currently being field-tested, is able to navigate its physical environment via cameras and sensors, including recognizing traffic light signals, which traditional guide dogs are unable to do.
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Reuters, CNN, 8 July 2024
According to Guide Dogs for the Blind's guidelines, raisers should only bring guide dog puppies into spaces where they are willingly admitted, regardless of state laws.
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Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 2 July 2024
They are adored by many but were mostly taken by homes that truly needed a guide dog or were hypoallergenic.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above
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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
guide dog
noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind
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