Intel Engineers have developed a voice-activated wearable system that can track obstacles in real-time and describe a person’s surroundings.
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Tactile indicators, can help visually impaired people navigate
Public spaces can be especially difficult for people with vision impairment to navigate safely as they are unfamiliar with the obstacles that may be present in their path. A promising strategy that was first implemented in Japan and then replicated throughout the world is called tactile paving. Inspired by Braille, the reading system of the blind, tactile paving essentially consists of placing textured tiles to form a guiding path that can be felt through the sole or with a cane.
This shopping cart can help people with blindness navigate
A 24-year-old user experience designer created a prototype shopping cart for people with blindness and low vision.
Navigate the world step-by-step with GoodMaps Explore
GoodMaps Explore provides on-demand, reactive mobile navigation for people who are blind or visually impaired, and developers are working to tackle a region that Google Maps has long ignored: indoor spaces.
STRAP Technologies Announces Wearable Device to Help Blind People Navigate Without a White Cane
STRAP Technologies announced on White Cane Safety Day in the United States, the creation of a hands-free device designed to be worn by the visually impaired to allow for more independence and mobility.
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.
New App Helps Blind, Visually Impaired Students and Visitors Navigate
Led by Computer Science and Software Engineering Professor Panos Linos, a team of undergraduate software developers at Butler University, are creating a digital guide for the blind and visually impaired.
AI Technology Assists Blind and Visually Impaired travelers Navigate Canadian Airport
Travelers who are blind or have low vision now have access to Aira, an assistive technology when they visit Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.
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.
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