Senior-Savvy: Top 10 Tips for Designing Products for Senior Citizens
With one in eight individuals globally aged over 60, it’s important to design products that specifically cater to our elderly population. As most senior citizens…
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Braille learning device uses minimalist design to facilitate seamless learning
Most people assume that it is easy for visually impaired people to learn Braille. But according to those who are learning this system, the learning…
Self-driving pod helps mobility-impaired pedestrians cross dangerous roads
Plenty of new automotive technologies and concepts are naturally being made for the benefit of drivers and passengers, but they are supposed to also indirectly…
Beautiful walking cane transforms into a compact wooden stool in a snap
No one can escape the passage of time or how the body grows old and frail. We can really only delay the inevitable with a…
Odd modular game controller gives Xbox players with disabilities a helping hand
It’s about time that gaming companies and studios realize that there are people who would love to play their games and use their consoles but…
Moonwalker X robotic shoes arrive at CES 2024 with improved maneuverability and lightweight modular design
Back in 2022, a pair of motorized shoes dubbed Moonwalker burst into the scene, promising to be the fastest pair on the planet. Developed by…
Smart belt with haptic feedback can replace white canes for visually impaired
For those that do not have any visual impairments or don’t know have anyone close to them that has this condition, the simple act of…
This beautiful adjustable side table was made for accessibility and uses reclaimed wood
We’ve seen no small number of furniture here a Yanko Design covering a wide range of materials, shapes, and functions. While these designs try to…
Walking aid for the elderly comes with a box for carrying their furry friends
Humans seem to be wired to be social animals, and that is sometimes a difficult problem for certain people. Loneliness affects everyone, but the pain…
Smart home device concepts empower visually-impaired members of society
Our homes and appliances are becoming more powerful, but they are also becoming more complicated. Many interfaces are fortunately being reworked to simplify our interaction…
Office furniture concept was made with accessibility front and center
We’ve seen the birth of a new kind of computer chair, one that integrates not only the computer but even the monitor as well. While…
This discreet device helps blind people read voice memos with their fingertips
There is a veritable wealth of technology available at our fingertips, from smartphones to hands-free voice assistants to AI that can create convincing (or deceptive)…