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Smart Suitcase Could Help Blind and Visually Impaired Travelers
A group of Japanese companies is developing a suitcase-shaped robot that uses AI to help blind and visually impaired people to travel independently.
This App Will Rate Accessibility for Buildings
App aims to rate facilities’ accessibility in time for the Democratic National Convention.
Kyocera Develops Smart Cane to Help Prevent Accidents at Train Stations
The prototype Smart White Cane developed by Kyocera makes use of wireless transmission technology.
City of Milwaukee Announces New Program to Make Navigating More Accessible to Visually Impaired Transit Users
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has announced a new pilot program that visually-impaired riders say has potential to change lives.
Mojo Vision Develops Augmented Reality Screen on a Contact Lens
Mojo Vision is revealing a smart contact lens with a tiny built-in display that lets you view augmented reality images on a screen.
Microsoft’s Project Tokyo Helps Visually Impaired Users ‘See with Modified HoloLens
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.
AccessiBuild Indoor Navigation App Launches for People with Vision Loss
AccessiBuild, developed by Marc Rayner and Jeff Godfrey, is an indoor navigation system for people with visual impairments.
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.
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.
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