We're also currently trialling Bluetooth add-on transceivers to the cone functionality to make crossing even easier.

One of the problems of the cones is that once the cone turns you often need to reposition yourself in the centre of the entry to the crossing before setting off (in order not to stray into traffic or bump into barriers).

With the prototype Bluetooth beacon your device can receive the signal when it is safe to cross whilst you're stood in the centre of the entry.

“I was waiting at the pedestrian crossing, holding onto the small metal cone, when someone grabbed my hand, like when you grab a small metal cone.

It turned out..”

This could become some kind of romantic movie.