As companies continue to solve virtual reality’s biggest hardware and software challenges, many researchers have been working on next-generation VR peripherals that will enable users to “feel” digital objects.
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Sony Partners with GiveVision to Create Compact Glasses for Visually Impaired Users
For people with low vision, simply being able to see the real world is a huge step forward — and one U.K. GiveVision will address with new AR-like glasses that are more comfortable and socially acceptable than prior options.
Comcast Partners with NuEyes to Offer TV for Visually Impaired Customers
Comcast is partnering with wearable technology startup NuEyes to offer its Xfinity Stream app to visually impaired customers through NuEyes’ virtual reality technology.
OXSIGHT Adapts Epson Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired
Newly launched assistive technology company has modified Epson smart glasses to provide support for blind and visually impaired people.
IrisVision Uses VR to Help People with Severe Macular Degeneration
Virtual reality can be used for a wide range of applications, such as Helping restore sight for people who are visually impaired. IrisVision uses a smartphone-based VR system that utilizes the phone’s camera to help people with severe macular degeneration to see better. While it doesn’t actually cure blindness, it does enable users with this vision disorder to carry out tasks — such as reading — that they would otherwise find difficult to do without assistance.
CBT Live! at Google I/O ’18: Accessibility for AR and VR
In this session, Google covers ways to make Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality more accessible to more users.
IrisVision Harnesses the Power of Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with a Samsung Gear VR Headset
IrisVision has developed a low-cost visual aid system for people with low vision. The system currently harnesses the power of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone mounted in a Samsung Gear VR headset.
Microsoft’s Research Group is making AR More Tactile
Microsoft’s Research group is at it again, showing off a bunch of new controllers for augmented and virtual reality. They’re strictly experimental for now, but show a lot of potential for making AR and VR more fun and inclusive.
Microsoft Develops Device That Helps Blind and Visually Impaired Navigate Virtual Spaces
Microsoft Researchers have developed a device that makes virtual spaces accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The VR technology has made huge strides to become more immersive than ever.
VIP: Drawing the Short Straw
In this informative VIP, James, Jessica, and Nelson bring us some of the top stories from the CBT website. They also give us their Cool Picks for the week, and answer some fan feedback.
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