Local Motors of Chandler, Arizona is a world leader in the manufacture of 3D-printed vehicles, like the autonomous electric shuttle it calls Olli.
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Can You Use Amazon’s Fire Tablet for Productivity?
There are three versions of the Fire HD currently available: the Fire HD 7, the Fire HD 8 and the Fire HD 10. The Fire HD 10 is the best option for partially sighted users: it has the best display and fastest processor and offers more storage.
Eye Experts Warn of Myopia Epidemic Affecting Children
There’s a myopia epidemic affecting young people right now and our smartphones are to blame. If you noticed your eyes are getting worse or more and more of your friends need glasses, that’s because of a myopia epidemic that’s affecting young people.
Students develop Device that Converts Text to Braille in Real Time
Two students from MVJ College of Engineering have developed a device called ‘bBook’ that converts text into braille in real time. Once a person with a visual impairment places the device over the text, it uses the six pins on its surface to convert the text.
Research Reveals Gene Mutation Behind Glaucoma
For the first time, a cause behind pigmentary glaucoma—one of the leading causes of blindness in adults—has been revealed by a global team of researchers from the University of Alberta, Harvard University and Flinders University in Australia.
UI Professor Develops App for Visually Impaired People to Walk Around Track
UI computer science professor Kyle Rector is developing a phone application to help visually impaired people walk around a track with help from an AI for accessibility grant from Microsoft.
Crawford Technologies Brings Document Accessibility to #ATIA19
Crawford Technologies, provider of innovative document solutions that streamline, improve and manage customer communications, will be exhibiting and speaking at ATIA 2019, the annual conference of the Assistive Technologies Industries Association, being held January 30 to February 2 at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
12 Year Old Visually Impaired Girl Creates Website to Empower Young People
A 12-year-old girl from Holyport has started a website to empower young people to be proud of who they are.
New Laser Technology Could Treat Eye Diseases Like Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma
A platform that combines cutting-edge diagnostic tools and ultra-fast laser technology developed at the University of Alberta could usher in a new era of non-invasive medical interventions for eye diseases.
Iluvien Helps Reverse Vision Loss for Diabetics
A product developed by a Georgia based company is barely visible to the eye, but it’s changing how diabetics see.
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