Author: Rollar

Gewonnen! De Rollarbal wint de VeineAWARD juryprijs.

We kijken met een fantastisch gevoel terug op de afgelopen Veinedagen. Het was ontzettend waardevol om zoveel gebruikers te spreken en de positieve reacties op de Rollarbal in de praktijk te zien. De gesprekken en directe feedback vanaf de beursvloer bevestigen dat we op de juiste weg zijn.

Erkenning voor innovatie

Tijdens de beurs kregen we bijzonder nieuws: de vakjury heeft ons de VeineAWARD juryprijs toegekend. Deze prijs wordt uitgereikt aan innovaties die een praktisch verschil maken in het dagelijks leven van mensen met een beperking. Voor ons is dit een prachtige erkenning. Het laat zien dat een relatief klein onderdeel, zoals een rolpunt voor een taststok, een directe impact kan hebben op mobiliteit en zelfvertrouwen.

Tussen de vele deelnemende bedrijven sprong de Rollarbal eruit. De jury zag hoe ons product de mobiliteit en zelfstandigheid van mensen met een visuele beperking vergroot. Deze erkenning bevestigt dat onze ergonomische aanpak bijdraagt aan meer comfort en minder vermoeidheid tijdens dagelijkse mobiliteit. Dank voor alle positieve reacties.

Samen blijven verbeteren

Hoewel we ontzettend blij zijn met deze prijs, blijven we vooral luisteren naar ervaringen uit de praktijk. De verhalen en tips die we tijdens de beurs hebben ontvangen, nemen we mee om onze hulpmiddelen verder te verbeteren. Innovatie is voor ons een continu proces.

We willen de organisatie, de jury en alle bezoekers bedanken voor de belangstelling en de fijne gesprekken. We gaan met veel nieuwe energie weer aan de slag.

Zelf ervaren? Probeer de Rollarbal 30 dagen vrijblijvend. https://rollar.nl/product/taststok-rollarbal/

Profiteer ook van combideals met Ambutech- en Svarovski-taststokken met tot 78% korting op de Rollarbal. https://rollar.nl/product-category/taststokken/

How Anke helped us develop the Rollarbal Quiet

At Rollar, we believe that the best innovations come from truly listening to the people who use our products every day. A good example of this is Anke, a white cane user who shared her experiences and challenges with us, putting us on a valuable track.

The problem Anke raised

Anke said on Facebook that the existing white cane tips didn't work well for her. Wheels made less noise, but jumped over obstacles too easily. Hollow balls broke after just a few weeks, and solid balls were sturdy, but heavy and, above all, they made far too much noise.

For Anke, who has autism in addition to a visual impairment, this was a major problem. The constant sound of the ball on the sidewalk caused overstimulation. She dreamed of a ball that was just as sturdy and safe, but with less noise.

Working together to find a solution

In consultation with her, we set to work developing a rubber cap that fits perfectly over the Rollarbal. The goal was to significantly reduce the noise without compromising the ball's functionality. After several prototypes and tests with Anke, we were able to conclude: this works.

Anke's experience

The best news? Anke now uses her Rollarbal with the rubber cap every day and doesn't want anything else. In her own words:
"Yes, I still use it and don't want anything else. I wonder if I can buy one yet."

She even told us that many other blind and visually impaired people are eager to use this cap as well.

What this means for us

For us at Rollar, this is exactly what it's all about. Innovation doesn't always have to come from behind a desk; sometimes it starts with a single user sharing their problem. By working with people like Anke, we ensure that the Rollarball continues to develop in the direction that the target group needs.

Stories like Anke's motivate us to continue developing, listening, and working together to build mobility solutions that can make a difference.

Are you also sensitive to noise or would you like to try out the Rollarbal rubber cap? Send us an email at info@rollar.nl

The Rollarbal is designed for various tactile canes. Thanks to its innovative design, only one type of Rollarbal is needed for different connections:

• Ambutech poles: suitable for both threaded and hook connections.
• Svarovsky poles: fits with the included attachment (if selected when ordering).
• Other poles with Ambutech plastic screw thread or hook connection (please note that poles with a metal screw thread connection are not suitable)

Assemble (see sketch below)

Svarovsky connection: use the Rollarbal directly; the rubber ring is not included.

Threaded connection: use pliers to unscrew the iron hook (1). Leave the rubber ring (2) in place—this dampens vibrations and prevents the ball from vibrating loose.

Hook connection: remove only the rubber ring (2) and click the Rollarbal into place.

Great day at the ZieZo & Veine DAYS fair!
Today we presented our Rollarbal to countless wonderful people at the fair. With our dedicated long-term cane tip tester Hildric, we demonstrated the Rollarbal to people with visual impairments and to various organizations.
It was inspiring to see how the Rollarbal can have a positive impact on the daily lives of people with visual impairments. Thank you to everyone who came by to experience and encourage our innovation!

It is with great enthusiasm that we take you on a journey through our recent milestones at Rollar, where innovation and dedication come together. At Rollar, we are determined to improve the lives of people with visual impairments by developing a revolutionary tactile cane tip. Here are some highlights of our journey:

🚀 Milestones achieved:
– Secured funding from the Take-Off Fund for our groundbreaking project.
– Intensive preparations have begun for large-scale production, followed by the manufacture of molds for production.
– Completion of the prototype that meets all our expectations, as a result of dedication and collaboration.
– Extensive visit to the manufacturing company at the end of September for a detailed tour and discussion of design improvements.

🔍 Behind the Scenes:
The visit to the manufacturing company was enlightening and allowed us to discuss important improvements and refinements to ensure the perfection of the product.

🛠️ What's Next:
We are now in the final stages of the production process and expect to launch the product soon...

👏 Community Appreciation: Your enthusiasm and engagement are the driving force behind our pursuit of perfection. Together, we are enabling tangible progress for those who deserve innovation and accessibility.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey.