A group of researchers at Ajman University have created smart glasses with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can read, navigate and identify faces to help the visually impaired.
Partially Sighted
Microsoft’s VR Toolkit Helps Partially Sighted Players with Virtual Reality
A research team at Microsoft has been working on SeeingVR: a set of 14 tools designed to make virtual reality accessible to visually impaired users.
Digital Cash Launching Digital Payment Device, Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted Individuals
US-based startup Digital Cash Inc (DCI) is launching a non-Internet digital payment device Digital Wallet, that is inclusive to blind and partially sighted users worldwide.
Art Gallery Describes Tours for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors
The Vancouver Art Gallery has launched described tours for blind and partially sighted visitors, making it the first B.C. museum to offer such services on a regular basis.
Airport Introduces Ramble Tag for Assisting Blind and Partially Sighted Passengers
Bristol Airport, UK, has launched a new solution to assist blind and partially sighted passengers while at the airport.
Switzerland Adopts New Rules on Electric Vehicles to Protect Blind and Partially Sighted pedestrians
Electric cars on Switzerland’s roads will be required by mid-2019 to make an artificial noise as a safety measure for the blind, reports the Sunday newspaper NZZ am Sonntag.
Designer Creates See-Eat-Through, A Set of Tableware for Visually impaired People
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Aurore Brard has created tableware featuring colored accents, designed to help visually impaired people enjoy eating and drinking at the table with confidence.
New Voter-Assisted Terminal Gives Blind and Partially Sighted People Privacy When Voting
New voting machines for people with disabilities in Michigan were unveiled recently, ensuring that blind and visually impaired residents will be able to privately and accurately cast their vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
CNIB Launches Phone It Forward
The CNIB Foundation has announced the launch of its newest program, Phone It Forward, a initiative that is the emblem of an exciting new direction for the century-old charity.
Students Develop ‘World-First’ Stargazing App for Blind and Partially Sighted
Two award-winning Brisbane engineering students, one of whom is blind, are building what they claim is a world-first stargazing app to cater to the blindness community.
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