In an effort to provide assistance where it can, Microsoft in 2016 launched Project Tokyo, a partnership among researchers in the U.S., U.K., China, Japan, and India to explore technologies that might help those with impairments interact with the world around them.
Gadgets
UPMC is First to Implant Wireless Retinal Device in the U.S.
Clinical trial will test use of retinal prosthesis to treat advanced age-related macular degeneration.
Children with Lazy Eye Can be Treated by Watching TV on a Special Screen
Israeli startup NovaSight Ltd. wants to treat lazy eye by letting patients watch movies.
OrCam Announces New AI Hearing Device and Handheld AI Reader at CES 2020
OrCam is expanding its product lineup with new devices that tackle new use cases.
Lexilife Unveils Dyslexia Reading Lamp at CES 2020
French company Lexilife has featured a lamp for People with dyslexia.
Hap2Phone Allows Users to Feel Objects in Photos on Their Touchscreens
Hap2U, a haptics developer specialized in integrating sensory intelligence into tactile surfaces, will unveil Hap2Phone, the world’s first haptic smartphone display, at CES 2020.
This Belt Helps People with Vision Loss Navigate Objects
A built-in camera on the belt senses items as close as 30cm (11.8inch) and sends vibrations through patches worn on the chest and ankles.
Comcast Partners with NuEyes to Offer TV for Visually Impaired Customers
Comcast is partnering with wearable technology startup NuEyes to offer its Xfinity Stream app to visually impaired customers through NuEyes’ virtual reality technology.
Maker of Autonomous Personal Electric Vehicle is Conducting Trials at Airport
Airports around the world may soon be easier to navigate for travelers with reduced mobility, thanks to a high-tech wheelchair being tested in Winnipeg.
Target Offers Free Navigation Service for Blind and Visually Impaired Shoppers
Steve Decker, blind since birth and lead accessibility consultant at Target does a lot of online shopping with the help of tools that read text out loud.
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