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Japanese Doctor Develops New Technology for the Blind
Chieko Asakawa, a Japanese doctor and inventor, is developing a new technology that will aid visually impaired individuals. Her passion for advancing technology for the visually impaired started when Asakawa had a swimming pool accident when she was 14 which caused her blindness. She is now working with other companies to improve the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people live a normal life.
First Patient Receives Implant with Implandata’s Eye Pressure Sensor
Medical device company Implandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH (Implandata) announced that the first patient in its international, multi-center, clinical study has been successfully implanted with its novel pressure sensor. This first-in-human clinical study is being conducted to validate the suprachoroidally-placed EYEMATE-SC sensor implant for continual monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP).
VocalEye Describes Theater Production for Blind Visitors
Catching a holiday classic in a local theatre may be a favourite December tradition for many, but for those who are blind and visually impaired, it could be a discouraging experience.
Caltech Develops New Headset to Help Blind People Navigate
Caltech is using mixed reality to improve the lives of blind people. New research combines augmented reality with computer vision algorithms that will allow developers to build software that will enable objects to “talk.”
Heathrow Launches New App for Blind and Visually Impaired Passengers
6,000 Blind and visually impaired passengers that travel through Heathrow each year will now have access to on-demand, personalized assistance via the free of charge Aira app.
New Wearable Lets You Feel Live Music Through Your Skin
Back in September, 200 music fans gathered at the Bunkhouse Saloon in downtown Las Vegas for a private live concert with a unique twist: several of the fans were deaf. The concert served as a beta test for new wearable technology that allows deaf and hearing users alike to experience musical vibrations through their skin for a true “surround body” experience.
New Conductor’s Baton Sends Wireless Signals Enabling Visually Impaired Musicians to Play as Part of Traditional Orchestras
Shure has shown its support for The Baton Project, an initiative to develop a new conductor’s baton that sends wireless signals to wearable vibration devices, enabling visually impaired musicians to play as part of traditional orchestras.
Eye Patch Covered in Tiny Needles Could Help Fight Blindness
Eye diseases and injuries impose a significant clinical problem worldwide. Safe and effective ocular drug delivery is, however, challenging due to the presence of ocular barriers.
stimulating the Brain Could Enable Blind People to See Shapes Made of Light
In a new study, electrodes implanted in the brain caused parts of patients visual cortex to light up in specific patterns, allowing them to see shapes of letters in their mind’s eyes.
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