A revolutionary visual aid is on its way thanks to this high school student
Wearable
Scientist Invents ‘Talking Glove to Help Blind and Visually Impaired People Read Text
In order to make things easier for blind people, 23-year-old Roopam Sharma invented a piece of technology that is predicted to revolutionize reading methods for the visually impaired community with a digital glove that scans text.
This Bracelet Could Help Visually Impaired Children Develop Sense of Space
Designed with children in mind, this wearable device can be worn on a child’s wrist providing extra feedback for the visually impaired. child
NuEyes and Pico Interactive Launches a Virtual Reality Device for the Visually Impaired
NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of low-vision technology, and Pico Interactive, maker of innovative VR solutions, announced the launch of an all-in-one virtual reality device that can re-open the wearer’s eyes to a world they believed forever lost due to failing sight.
New Wearable Lets You Feel Live Music Through Your Skin
Back in September, 200 music fans gathered at the Bunkhouse Saloon in downtown Las Vegas for a private live concert with a unique twist: several of the fans were deaf. The concert served as a beta test for new wearable technology that allows deaf and hearing users alike to experience musical vibrations through their skin for a true “surround body” experience.
MIT Researchers Develop Wearable Device for Blind and Visually Impaired People to Read Text
The wearable is a ring-like device that reads printed text out loud thanks to a mounted camera and open source software. Simply strap its to your index finger, point to an object and any words or sentences detected are spoken in real time.
Company Develops AI Wearable for the Blind and Visually Impaired
A German AI company is developing a machine learning system to help blind and visually impaired people find their way safely around towns and cities.
DT Cane Introduces a Technologically Advanced Wearable
DT cane is introducing a Smart Cane that will “revolutionize the lives of the blind.”
Apple Developing Device and Wearable to Help Deaf and Blind Travelers
Apple is developing technology that would combine a cylindrical device and possibly smart clothing to provide blind and deaf people tactile or auditory signals to navigate their environments.
HoloLens Can Now Guide Blind Users Inside Buildings
Microsoft’s HoloLens has an impressive ability to quickly sense its surroundings, but a group of scientists found it’s really good at helping blind people find their way through buildings and offering a better sense of where objects are around them.
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