New Technology For The Blind

Many of us learned to read dragging our finger across the paper to avoid getting lost.
New technology for the blind. Noise cancelling headphones smart glasses. A new device called the argus 2 may return sight to those who are completely blind. How photodna for video is being used to fight online child. How technology is making museums more accessible.
2017 was a big year for assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. While some products are still in development it s exciting to see so much in the works. The chicago lighthouse adaptive technology center 31 318 views 4 43 how the blind use technology to see the world austin seraphin tedxphiladelphia duration. We ve compiled 10 of our favorite tech advancements from the last year.
Which ones are you most excited about. 6 amazing examples of game changing technology for the blind community by luke dormehl july 26 2018 in the united states there are roughly 8 4 million people with some form of visual impairment. What makes it special. The development of virtual reality glasses which are able to create a 3d world in front of the user s eyes offers a host of new opportunities.
These are 5 examples of technology for the blind and visually impaired from wearables to 3d printing. Blitab is not just a tablet it is a platform for all existing and future software applications for blind readers kristina tsvetanova co founder ceo at blitab technology says. Blitab is the first ever true tactile tablet for the blind and visually impaired. The top 10 tech issues for 2019.
A ring to read any text. The world of technology offers new and exciting ways of making the world more accessible for the blind and visually impaired. What can technology do for millions of blind and visually impaired people. However some innovative projects are trying to exploit the potential of new technologies to make their life easier.
With innovators pushing the boundaries we are excited to see what developments are just around the corner. Tech is flourishing in vancouver. 12 ingenious gadgets technologies designed for the blind article by sa rogers filed under gadgets geekery in the technology category it s difficult for those of us with sight to imagine just how different daily experiences are without this ability but all of the challenges associated with visual impairment are being addressed at an amazingly rapid pace with stunning modern gadgetry. We take a look at five exciting projects including assisted vision glasses a braille e book reader and a navigation app.