Many blind or partially sighted people rely on braille, a unique system of raised dots that can be read by touch to read.
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Apple’s AR glasses could help Partially Sighted Users see Again
The majority of applications for augmented reality that most people will be familiar with is how it can be used to insert virtual items in a realtime view of the world. While this is useful and entertaining, Apple has looked into ways to take advantage of augmented reality for more health related matters, such as aiding the partially sighted.
This OCT System from Duke University Could Help Prevent Blindness
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a low-cost, portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner that promises to bring the vision-saving technology to underserved regions throughout the United States and abroad.
This Innovative Smart Cane Helps the Blind and Visually Impaired Get Around
Technology designed for people with disabilities is generally called assistive technology. It includes various assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices, as well as the process used in selecting, locating, and using these devices. One of these devices is a cane for the blind and visually impaired is called the BAWA Cane.
Researchers Developing Tech that Allows Blind People To See Through The Eyes Of a Sighted Person
A team of researchers from Rice University in Houston, Texas is developing technologies that might allow a blind person to see the world through the eyes of a sighted person.
Not Impossible Labs and Zappos.com Collaborate with a Visually Impaired Skateboarder to Create Sonic Localizer
Today, Not Impossible Labs, the leader in technology for social good, announced the product availability roadmap for the Sonic Localizer – a sound bar array developed to help those with visual impairments navigate built environments such as skate or terrain parks.
Ajman University Develops Smart Glasses for people who are blind and Partially Sighted
A group of researchers at Ajman University have created smart glasses with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can read, navigate and identify faces to help the visually impaired.
New Haptic-Feedback Clothing Helps the Deafblind Navigate
Haptic signing is a process in which a hearing, sighted person conveys information to a deaf and blind individual by touching their back or other parts of their body. It’s effective, but what happens if the deafblind person wants to be more independent? Well, new haptic-feedback clothing could help.
Engineering Students Invent Navigation Device for People with Visual Impairments
Could a belt with sensors be the best way to help people with visual impairments navigate the city? A group of engineering students from Smithfield High School thinks it might be.
High School Student Invents A Wearable Visual Aid for the Visually Impaired
A revolutionary visual aid is on its way thanks to this high school student
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