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…
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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)…
These gloves help visually-impaired sports fans enjoy events even more
Much of what we do presume almost complete access to our physical and mental faculties. Most of the products that we make and buy are…
Dot Pad tablet lets visually impaired people see pictures with their fingertips
Thanks to today’s technologies and bright minds, visually impaired people no longer have to settle for voice-overs and text to enjoy the magic of pictures….
Ehsaas Braille watch concept will let the visually impaired feel the time
It’s interesting how unique concept designs from some years ago inspired a number of products we commonly use these days. That’s how important conceptual products…
The ViXion is a mixed-reality headset designed specifically for people with low-vision and night-blindness
Partnering with Japan-based startup ViXion, Nendo has unveiled an eponymously named mixed-reality headset that’s designed specifically for people with reduced visibility. ViXion is a sleek…
A Honda-incubated startup designed this genius in-shoe GPS navigation system that can guide the visually impaired
Designed to integrate right into the wearer’s shoe, the Ashirase uses a series of haptic ‘tickles’ to help guide the visually impaired as they walk,…
This kitchen induction stovetop uses voice recognition and tactile elements to be blind-friendly!
Today, induction stovetops are widely preferred over gas stovetops. Food cooks a little faster on induction stovetops, they’re easy to clean, and, without any visible…
These tableware designs use a silicone flap to improve the visually impaired’s eating experience
Tableware essentials such as spoons, cups, plates and bowls are classic designs whose forms have remained unchanged over time. While the majority of us find…
This sleek, accessible Braille Computer is like a MacBook for the visually impaired!
Designed to make technology accessible but also desirable, the iF Design Award-winning Braille Computer from Hangzhou DesignDo Innovation brings the sleek design language of modern…
This assistive wearable AI camera reads any text that’s in front of you
It’s great for people looking to easily read foreign languages, but even better for people with weak eyesight to begin with. The OrCam MyEye 2…
The Braille-book brings computing one step closer to inclusiveness
The minute I say the words All-In-One PC, what do you think of? A screen, right? An iMac-esque display that houses a CPU within it,…