There are currently clinical trials of smart glasses designed to help vision impaired people to see and read letters again in the United States.
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Sound of Vision Project Wants to Replace the White Cane with a Electronic Device
The white cane is still one of the most common tools that blind and visually impaired people use to stay mobile. But think instead how valuable an electronic device would be if it could communicate on the surrounding environment to its user.
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.
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.
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
Apple Announces New Accessibility Features for iOS 13
This week during Apple’s WWDC sessions for developers the company revealed some new features for accessibility coming to iOS 13. These include new settings to improve app interactions for users with various motion sensitivity and color-blindness disabilities.
New Partnership Between Herbal Essences and Be My Eyes Makes Hair Care More Accessible
Herbal Essences is already front runners within accessible hair care, by making their shampoo and conditioner bottles distinguishable by touch. Now, they are taking the next step by offering Be My Eyes users free, live video support from their hair care experts.
Gaining Entrepreneurial Skills with New Venture Zone Game
Aspiring Canadian entrepreneurs can now learn to run their own business with the Venture Zone Game, a new app that teaches business skills in a fun way.
Artificially Blurring Children’s Sight Until They Understand What They See
Congenital cataracts account for up to 20 percent of blindness cases in children.
BBeep is a Suitcase That Helps Visually Impaired People Navigate Airport Terminals
The BBeep is a suitcase and more developed in part by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University that helps visually impaired people navigate airport terminals.
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